Child Pneumonia Symptoms Treatment And Prevention | Meddco

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Child Pneumonia
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What is Pneumonia?
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Pneumonia, unfortunately happens to be one of
the leading causes of hospitalization and death
in children across the world. Pneumonia is caused
by bacteria, virus or fungi but the bacterial
types are more common. Bacterium Streptococcus
pneumonia causes a variety of invasive infections
such as infections of the upper respiratory
tract, meningitis, sepsis etc.
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Child Pneumonia Symptoms
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• Constant fever and chills
• Excessive coughing and cold
• Pain in the ribs
• Lack of appetite
• Irritability
• Inability to breathe or shortness of breath
• Chest pain during coughing bouts
• Paling of the lips, fingernails and toenails.
• Nausea and vomiting

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Top Causes of Pneumonia
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• Viral infections such Adenoviruses, respiratory
  syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus can very easily
  develop into pneumonia.
• Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria
  called Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Streptococcus
  pneumonia.
• Fungal infections are generally caused by
  inhalation spores. Fungal pneumonia is very rare
  and is caused by either opportunistic fungi or
  endemic fungi.

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• Nosocomial organisms cause a condition called
  nosocomial pneumonia. These organisms are usually
  common to a particular community setting.
• Legionnaire's Disease occurs when patients ingest
  water contaminated with bacteria called
  Legionnella pneumonia-philia. If the condition
  deteriorates it leads to pneumonia.
• Bronchitis if left untreated can cause pneumonia.
  Bronchitis strikes when there is an inflammation
  of the bronchial tubes that carry air to the
  alveoli.

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Child Pneumonia Diagnosis
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In case doctors suspect pneumonia they recommend
a set of tests that include Chest X rays, pulse
oximetry, blood tests, sputum test, CT Scan, and
pleural fluid culture.
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Child PneumoniaTreatment Packages
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• Meddcos Health Packages offer attractive options
  for diagnosis and treatment. In cases of
  dehydration, high fever and troubled breathing
  there is a need for immediate hospitalization.
  Therapy generally includes
• Administering antibiotics, especially if it
  is a severe bacterial infection
• NSAIDS and Acetaminophen are administered to
  alleviate excessive swelling, pain and fever

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Pneumonia Treatment in Children
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• Oxygen supply in case the patient is unable to
  breathe
• Special medication to loosen and move fluid from
  inflamed lungs
• The key to pneumonia treatment in children is
  staying hydrated, maintain hygiene and taking
  prescribed medicines on time.

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