Patient's question:
The child of a friend often gets a cold occasionally, and it's usually slightly severe. Just a little medicine is needed. But this time, the cold has been coughing for a long time, and the medicine hasn't been very effective. If a baby gets pneumonia, what are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of pneumonia include fever, refusal to eat, restlessness, shortness of breath, etc. The initial body temperature is between 38 and 39 degrees, and it can rise as high as 40 degrees Celsius. In addition to respiratory symptoms, children may also develop systemic symptoms such as lethargy, lack of irritability, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. It is necessary to go to a local regular hospital or institution for X-rays and thorough examination, in addition to routine blood tests. Treatment should be symptomatic based on the examination results. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!