Patient's question:
My child is 4 years old. He has been taking medicine for almost half a month, including a lung-cleaning syrup, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medicine. However, he still has a slight cough that won't go away completely. What are the symptoms of infantile pneumonia?Doctor's answer:
In general, for mild pediatric pneumonia, the symptoms are primarily respiratory-based, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Fixed medium and fine moist rales can be heard in the lungs, with more pronounced findings in the lower parts of both lungs and along the spine, especially at the end of inhalation. In severe pneumonia, there may be second-order neuron myocarditis and acute heart failure. Neurological symptoms can include mild choking, restlessness, and anorexia. During brain edema, seizures may occur. The digestive system may present with decreased appetite, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It is recommended that any symptoms be treated early.