Pneumonia in children: cold In the season, everyone from young to old people have problems like cold, fever, cough. At present, there has been a drastic drop in the temperature as well. Due to cough, fever or difficulty in breathing in winter, air enters the lungs and the risk of pneumonia increases in children. Pneumonia is a serious breathing problem. This disease is caused by bacterial infection. Its effect is felt more in the winter season than in other seasons. Due to the cold air in winter, there are more chances of viral infection. as well as currently air quality It has also deteriorated. That’s why the danger has increased. At this time, the risk of pneumonia increases in children, so it is important that without ignoring the symptoms, it should be treated on time.
What are the initial symptoms?
Children are more prone to cough, cold, fever and viral infections during the winter season. Cold and cough get cured in four to five days. But if the cold and cough of children of one year to five years does not get cured in 4-5 days, then this infection can be serious. It turns into pneumonia. If negligence is not done in time, it can be fatal. That’s why get the children examined by the doctor on time.
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
- fever and cough
- shortness of breath, rapid breathing
- chest pain while breathing
- vomiting, loss of appetite
- body dehydration
- blue lips or fingernails
Who is at higher risk of pneumonia?
- heart problems or disorders
- a congenital hole in the heart
- any respiratory problems
- premature and low birth weight babies
- immunocompromised children
keep these things in mind
- Dress the children warmly to protect them from the cold.
- Give warm water to drink and feed fresh food.
- Avoid giving cold milk kept in the fridge.
- Give children seasonal fruit juices and vegetable soups.
Note: All the above things are being given by ABP Maa only as information to the readers. ABP does not take any claim from me. Therefore, any treatment, diet and medicine should be taken only after the advice of a specialist.
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