Is the baby's cough and fever pneumonia?

Pneumonia in children is relatively common and is more likely to occur in the autumn and winter seasons. It is probably caused by viral or bacterial infection. However, not all coughs are caused by pneumonia. To be sure, you should first look at the symptoms, measure the body temperature, and find out whether the child has difficulty coughing.

For children, pneumonia itself is a very common respiratory disease, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. It may be caused by viruses or bacteria. The disease often progresses rapidly and may even threaten the baby's health. However, its symptoms are very similar to those of a cold, so many people are confused. Is a baby's cough and fever pneumonia?
1. Does the baby's cough and fever mean pneumonia? Coughing before fever may be a symptom of pneumonia or a cold, so before determining the cause, do not blindly take medication for treatment. Otherwise, it will not only be ineffective, but may also have adverse effects on the body due to the side effects of the medication. Generally, pneumonia occurs faster, but a cold will be accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose or fever at the beginning.
2. How to determine whether your baby has pneumonia
1. Look at the symptoms: The main manifestations of pneumonia are fever, cough and wheezing. Pneumonia can develop quickly, usually a few days after an upper respiratory tract infection, with a body temperature of 38-39 degrees Celsius. Generally speaking, there are symptoms such as loss of appetite, mental retardation or insomnia. Severe children may have difficulty breathing, and even their mouths may turn purple, accompanied by respiratory failure, etc. Some patients may also have obvious digestive system symptoms.
2. Measure the temperature: Children with pneumonia usually have a fever, which is above 38 degrees Celsius and lasts for more than 2-3 days. Antipyretics can only temporarily reduce the fever for a period of time. Children's fevers caused by colds are mostly below 38 degrees Celsius and last for a short time.
3. Is coughing difficult? Most children with pneumonia have cough or asthma. The condition is serious and often causes breathing difficulties. The breathing difficulties are manifested as suffocation and purple lips, indicating that the condition is serious and cannot be delayed. If the cough is caused by bronchitis or a cold, most of the cases are relatively mild and there will be no obvious breathing difficulties.
4. Look at the mental state: When babies have a cold, they are usually in good spirits and can play happily. When children have pneumonia, their mental state is not good. They are often irritable, crying, or drowsy, and may even suffocate.