Patient's question:
My baby has been coughing ever since she caught a cold. The cough isn't very severe, just occasional coughs. It has been over a week now, and I'm worried she might develop pneumonia. So, I'd like to ask what are the symptoms of pediatric pneumonia? What are the main symptoms generally?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of pediatric pneumonia include fever, with the majority of temperatures ranging between 38~40 degrees Celsius. Coughing has started as frequent, irritating, mild coughing, followed by the reappearance of rales in the throat. During coughing, it may be accompanied by dry coughing, choking on milk, shallow and rapid breathing, nasal flaring. In addition to respiratory symptoms, the child may also exhibit systemic symptoms such as lethargy, restlessness, poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting.