Patient's question:
In the past two days, my son has had a slight cold and cough. His forehead feels a bit hot. I gave him cold-reducing medicine, but it hasn't helped. He's also been quiet and lacking energy. He keeps coughing, and I'm really worried he might get pneumonia. How can you diagnose pneumonia in children?Doctor's answer:
If the child experiences recurrent fever, frequent coughing, and other symptoms again, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for a doctor's examination. If dry and wet rales or crackles are heard in both lungs again, pneumonia can generally be diagnosed. However, pneumonia should be diagnosed in conjunction with auxiliary tests, so blood tests and chest X-rays should be conducted for further diagnosis. My baby is not in good spirits, and it is best to go to the hospital for an examination as soon as possible to avoid heart failure.