Is pneumonia in children contagious?

Whether pediatric pneumonia is contagious depends on the pathogen that infects it. If it is infectious pneumonia, it is contagious. If it is non-infectious pneumonia, it is not contagious. After becoming ill, you must wear a mask to avoid cross infection.

The infectiousness of pneumonia in children:

Pneumonia in children is a common respiratory disease. Symptoms include fever, cough, and dyspnea. It is usually caused by pathogens or other factors that cause lung inflammation. If the child has pneumonia caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, etc., it can be spread through the air through sneezing, coughing, etc. and is contagious.

If the child suffers from lung inflammation due to inhalation of food, amniotic fluid, foreign objects, etc., he or she may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing, but it is not contagious and parents do not need to worry too much.

Things to note for children with pneumonia:

During the illness, you should pay attention to effectively clearing respiratory secretions, keep the indoor air circulating, follow the doctor's advice on medication, and do not reduce or increase the dosage of the drug at will. The diet should be light, such as millet porridge, noodles, etc., avoid irritating foods, wash your hands frequently, pay attention to isolation and protection, and maintain a suitable ambient temperature.