Beware of Pneumonia in Children, Recognize the Symptoms!

Hello friend Hermina, the increase in cases of pneumonia in children has started to increase, because recently the weather conditions have been uncertain, and many respiratory problems have been caused. Pneumonia is inflammation that affects the lung parenchyma. As a result, pneumonia sufferers experience difficulty breathing, which is characterized by an increase in breathing frequency accompanied by inward pulling of the chest wall.

Pneumonia symptoms can get worse within a few days if not treated immediately. Pneumonia is an infection that occurs in the alveoli and interstitial tissue, while in bronchitis, infection occurs in the walls of the bronchial tubes. A person who has pneumonia may find it difficult to breathe freely or short of breath because their lungs do not get enough air supply.

What are the symptoms of pneumonia:

Hermina's friends, symptoms of pneumonia can begin with complaints such as:

• Fever
• Cough with phlegm
• Hard to breathe
• Chest pain
• Rapid breathing
• Sweating
• Freezing
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Fatigue
• Fussy
• Hard to sleep
• No appetite to eat or drink.
• Chest appears to concave in when breathing.
• Breathing sounds (wheezing).

What are the risk factors for pneumonia in children:

There are several factors that can increase the risk of developing pneumonia bronchitis in children that children should be aware of. These factors include:

1. Environment

The environment in which children play is very influential when playing with friends who have pneumonia.

2. Air pollution

Exposure to air pollution, ranging from smoke, dust, to chemicals, can cause inflammation of the lungs. This makes the lungs more susceptible to respiratory infections, such as pneumonia

3. Medical Conditions:

Usually children with special medical conditions can also get pneumonia, such as: malnutrition, prematurity, immunocompromise, congenital abnormalities of the lungs.

What are the ways to pneumonia bronchitis in children:

Several things can be done to minimize your infection with bronchitis pneumonia, namely:

• PCV (Pnemococcal Conjugate Vaccine) vaccination can prevent children from being infected with pneumonia bronchitis.

• Apart from that, practice washing your hands to avoid exposure to germs.

• Next, avoid exposure to air pollution and exposure to cigarette smoke.

Consult Hermina Bitung Hospital with Pediatrician Dr. Irene Arini, SpA if you have pneumonia.