Patient's question:
My son has had pneumonia and stayed in the hospital for a while. My husband left the hospital early to save money, thinking he would see the child later. Now he has symptoms of coughing and fever again, and I'm worried it might be a recurrence of pneumonia. Will this disease come back?Doctor's answer:
Child pneumonia If your child experiences symptoms again that may be suspected of child pneumonia, seek medical attention promptly. Pneumonia itself is not like asthma, which is a recurring condition. Most cases of pneumonia do not recur. However, children who frequently suffer from pneumonia usually have certain special conditions, most of which involve underlying diseases: the most common is congenital respiratory abnormalities, followed by congenital heart disease, asthma, immune deficiency disorders, and finally poor nutrition and weakened immunity. Improper medication and inadequate treatment are also reasons why a child's pneumonia may not heal. Therefore, when a child has recurrent pneumonia, it must be given high attention.