Patient's question:
My daughter had a cold a few days ago and her throat seemed to have phlegm, but she was in good spirits. I'm worried it might spread to her lungs. I'd like to ask what are the initial symptoms of infant pneumonia?Doctor's answer:
If your child has pneumonia, most cases have already started with frequent irritative coughing, followed by the reappearance of sputum in the throat. This can be accompanied by dry coughing, choking on milk. At the same time, symptoms may include fever, refusal to eat, restlessness, and shortness of breath. However, this is not necessarily a cough or pneumonia—bronchitis can also cause similar symptoms. It is necessary to take the child to the hospital for follow-up, chest X-ray, and diagnosis. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!