Baby pneumonia does not cough

The physical condition of babies is not that good. If they are not paid attention to, they will develop some diseases. The most common one is pneumonia. However, many babies will not cry or cough too much even after developing pneumonia. In this case, parents will not be able to judge based on some symptoms, so the treatment will be delayed.

1. General symptoms

There are symptoms such as fever, refusal to eat, irritability, shortness of breath, etc. The early body temperature is 38-39℃, and can be as high as 40℃. In addition to respiratory symptoms, children may also have systemic symptoms such as mental depression, irritability, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Common symptoms in young infants include food refusal, choking, vomiting and breathing difficulties.

2. Respiratory symptoms

(1) The cough starts with frequent irritating dry coughs, followed by phlegm sounds in the throat. Severe coughing may be accompanied by vomiting and choking on milk.

(2) Respiratory symptoms and signs: shallow and rapid breathing, flaring of the nasal wing, and mild cyanosis around the mouth and nails in some children. Lung signs may not be obvious in the early stages, but small and medium-sized bubbling sounds may be heard later. When combined with pleural effusion, there may be percussion sound and/or disappearance of breath sounds.

3. Symptoms and signs of other systems

(1) Circulatory system symptoms: Infant pneumonia is often accompanied by heart failure. If the child's heart rate increases to 160-200 beats/min, the liver enlarges or significantly enlarges in a short period of time, the child has pale complexion, cyanosis around the mouth, edema of the limbs, and oliguria, congestive heart failure should be considered.

(2) Neurological symptoms: ① Irritability, drowsiness, staring, squinting, and upward eye movement. ② Drowsiness, even coma and convulsions. ③Conjunctival edema. ④Pupil changes, slow or absent reaction to light. ⑤Irregular breathing rhythm. ⑥ The anterior fontanelle is bulging and there are signs of meningeal irritation. When everything else about the cerebrospinal fluid is normal except for the increased pressure, it is called toxic encephalopathy.

(3) Digestive system symptoms Children with pneumonia may experience decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal distension. In severe cases, the vomitus may be coffee-colored or bloody, and bowel sounds may disappear. Toxic intestinal paralysis and toxic hepatitis may occur.

To prevent upper respiratory tract infections, pay attention to strengthening exercise and choose appropriate exercise methods according to age. When doing outdoor activities, remember to wear more clothes appropriately. When respiratory viruses are prevalent, do not take children to public places. Keep children away from contact when someone in your home has a cold.