Pneumonia: It is seen in winter that children get affected by many types of infections. In this season, the risk of pneumonia increases in young children. Most of the cases of pneumonia in children are due to bacterial or viral infection. Health experts say that pneumonia is a serious respiratory disease that occurs due to change in weather and cold. It is very important to take care of children in the changing season. According to experts, fever, cough, fast breathing, walking ribs or sinking ribs are symptoms of pneumonia. If such symptoms appear in the child, immediately show them to the doctor.
According to health experts, feed the baby only mother’s milk for the first six months. Mother’s milk will increase the immunity of the child. Mother’s milk contains antibodies, which prove helpful in protecting the child from diseases. Dress the child in warm clothes to avoid cold. Cover the child’s ears to protect them from the cold wind, wear socks. Apart from this, PCV vaccine should be given to protect the child from pneumonia, which is very effective in preventing the disease.
Pneumonia can happen at any age
Experts say that pneumonia can happen at any age. Many times its symptoms are not visible in young children. In some children, pneumonia may cause shortness of breath, vomiting or difficulty in eating and drinking. Problems like fast breathing or wheezing are seen in children below five years of age. Cover mouth and nose properly while coughing or sneezing.
These are the symptoms
High fever, persistent cough, rapid breathing, vomiting and diarrhoea, loss of appetite, dehydration, fever with chills, chest pain, nails or blue lips.
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