Patient's question:
My baby suddenly had a fever last night and was coughing badly. My husband and I took the baby to the hospital that night, where we found out it had pneumonia. I want to know what caused the pneumonia and how I can prevent it while taking care of my baby.Doctor's answer:
Children usually get pneumonia from colds. If a cold doesn't improve for a long time, it can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. In children, pneumonia is generally bacterial or viral. If the discomfort is due to a sore throat, it is likely Mycoplasma pneumonia. The specific treatment should be based on the child's condition because the medication for each type of pneumonia is different.