Patient's question:
My child is 3 years old. Every time they catch a cold and cough, they wheeze. They also wheeze when they are tired. After taking medicine, it can be reduced a little, but the same thing happens the next time they catch a cold. What are the obvious symptoms of pneumonia in children?Doctor's answer:
Children may exhibit symptoms such as fever, poor appetite, irritability, and shortness of breath. In the early stages, the temperature can range from 38 to 39°C and may rise as high as 40°C. In addition to respiratory symptoms, children may also experience systemic symptoms such as lethargy, restlessness, poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Infants commonly show poor appetite, choking, dry cough, and difficulty breathing.If the baby has a fever, coughs, and shortness of breath, it is best to have a chest X-ray and blood test to assess the lung infection. The main clinical manifestations include fever, cough, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing, and lung rales. Whether it is pneumonia or not needs to be diagnosed by a hospital examination.