Patient's question:
My child has recently caught a cold, and the doctor at the hospital said it's pneumonia. I'd like to ask how to distinguish between pneumonia and a cold in babies? What are the obvious symptoms of pneumonia?Doctor's answer:
Fever: Most patients have a high temperature.Cough: First, it is a frequent, irritating dry cough, followed by rales in the throat. The cough may be accompanied by vomiting and milk aspiration. The respiratory surface is shallow and rapid, with flaring nostrils. Some children may have mild oral and nail cyanosis. In addition to respiratory symptoms, children may also exhibit general symptoms such as fatigue, restlessness, poor appetite, tremors, and diarrhea.