Necessity of pneumonia examination in children

Many parents may not know about pediatric pneumonia. In fact, pediatric pneumonia is quite common. So what are the methods for checking pediatric pneumonia? I think parents should pay attention to pediatric pneumonia. In order to detect pediatric pneumonia earlier, parents should be prepared to learn about pediatric pneumonia. Parents can read the following article to learn how to check for pneumonia. I think it will be helpful to you. Let's take a look.

Pediatric pneumonia has an acute onset, severe condition, and rapid progression. It is a major disease that threatens children's health and even life, and should be taken seriously by parents. In order to achieve early detection and early treatment, parents can start with the following "four observations and one listening".

At first glance, most children with pneumonia have a fever, which is usually above 38°C and lasts for more than 2 to 3 days.

Second, see if there is coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Coughing and wheezing caused by colds and bronchitis are mostly paroxysmal, and difficulty breathing generally does not occur. If the coughing and wheezing are severe, the nostrils on both sides are flaring, and the lips are blue or purple, then it should be considered that the child has pneumonia and the condition is serious.

Third, look at the child's spirit. If the child is in good spirits, can play and laugh while having a fever, coughing and wheezing, it indicates that the child has pneumonia. On the contrary, if the child is in a bad spirit, has blue lips and lips, is irritable, cries or is drowsy, or has convulsions, it means that the child is more seriously ill and is more likely to have pneumonia.

4. Check diet. When children have pneumonia, their appetite will decrease significantly, they will not eat, or they will cry and be restless when they are fed. When the child is quiet, parents can put their ears close to the baby's back and listen carefully. Children with pneumonia will hear a "gurgling" sound when they exhale, which doctors call fine bubbling sound.

I believe that these simple introductions will give you a deeper understanding of pneumonia, and I hope it will be helpful to you. In daily life, you should always pay attention to your health and pay attention to the prevention and treatment of pneumonia.