1. Definition and overview of baby pneumonia
Pneumonia refers to a disease caused by lung infection and is one of the important life-threatening diseases. Children are susceptible to infection due to their weak immunity, especially pneumonia during the cold season. Early diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in babies is very important.
2. Common symptoms of pneumonia in babies
1. Fever: After a baby is infected with lung bacteria or other microorganisms, the body will produce a large number of antibodies to fight against the bacteria, and fever will occur at this time.
2. Cough: Cough is one of the most obvious manifestations, caused by an irritant reaction caused by respiratory infection.
3. Shortness of breath: Because the lungs are infected and oxygen cannot enter the blood smoothly, shortness of breath may occur.
4. Chest tightness and dull chest pain: This is also caused by respiratory tract infection.
5. Loss of appetite: Because the body needs a lot of energy to fight bacteria, the baby\’s appetite will be affected.
6. Fatigue and weakness: The body needs a lot of energy to fight bacteria, so the baby will feel tired and weak.
3. Preventive measures for baby pneumonia
1. Maintain environmental hygiene: ventilate frequently, maintain air circulation, and avoid sanitation problems such as water accumulation.
2. Strengthen: Exercise properly to enhance body immunity.
3. Avoid cross-infection: Try to avoid taking your baby to crowded places to reduce the chance of cross-infection.
4. Vaccination: Vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine can effectively prevent pneumonia.
4. How to treat pneumonia in babies
1. Seek medical attention promptly: Children should seek medical attention promptly when they show signs of lung infection and receive treatment according to the doctor\’s prescription.
2. Drug treatment: Choose appropriate antibiotics for treatment based on the child\’s age and clinical manifestations.
3. Nutritional support: Provide adequate nutritional support to strengthen the baby and help it better resist the virus.
5. Complications of baby pneumonia
1. Lung abscess: caused by lung necrosis caused by bacterial infection.
2. Pleurisy: Inflammation of the pleura caused by bacterial infection.
3. Sepsis: caused by bacterial infection entering the blood circulation.
4. Respiratory failure: Respiratory failure due to impaired lung function.
6. Summary
For infant pneumonia, an important life-threatening disease, we must be vigilant and treat it promptly. At the same time, it is also very important to exercise more and enhance the body\’s immunity. If your baby has any of the above conditions, you must seek medical treatment in time and strictly follow the doctor\’s prescription for treatment.
