Introduction to viral pneumonia in children

Fever, cough, shortness of breath and dry nose are common adverse symptoms children encounter during their growth. What is the main cause of these symptoms? What should we do when children have this problem? In fact, this symptom may be caused by your child suffering from pediatric viral pneumonia. This article will briefly introduce to parents the causes of pediatric viral pneumonia and what methods we should take to deal with it when this happens.

Viral pneumonia in children is a lung inflammation caused by upper respiratory tract viral infection and downward spread. It can occur throughout the year, but is more common in winter and spring, and may break out or spread. The clinical manifestations of viral pneumonia include fever, headache, body aches, dry cough and lung infiltration, etc. It is transmitted through the respiratory tract, with 10% of children suffering from the disease, and is prone to complications such as influenza.

Viral pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that spreads downward. This disease can occur throughout the year, but is most common in winter and spring, and can occur in outbreaks or sporadic epidemics. The main clinical manifestations are fever, headache, body aches, dry cough and lung infiltration. The occurrence of viral pneumonia is related to the virulence of the virus, the route of infection, the age of the host, and the immune function status. The incidence rate in children is generally higher than that in adults.

The treatment for viral pneumonia in children is mainly symptomatic. The children should rest in bed, keep the room well ventilated, pay attention to isolation and disinfection, and prevent cross infection. Give adequate vitamins and protein, drink plenty of water and eat soft food in small amounts and frequently, and provide intravenous infusion and oxygen as appropriate. Keep the airway open and clear upper respiratory tract secretions promptly. In principle, antibiotics should not be used to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Once a bacterial infection is confirmed, sensitive antibiotics should be used in a timely manner.

When our children show symptoms similar to those of pediatric viral pneumonia mentioned above, we should prescribe the right medicine and use children's medicines on the market suitable for pediatric viral pneumonia to treat our children. If the situation does not improve after our simple treatment and care, we should go to a regular large hospital for treatment of the child in time.