Question
What Are the Symptoms of Pediatric Pneumonia?
Answer
When pediatric pneumonia is severe, it presents with overwhelming inflammatory responses. The baby will show reduced responsiveness, eat less, cry less, and be less active. Breathing becomes difficult, leading to oxygen deficiency and a pale appearance across the body. Neonatal pneumonia progresses rapidly and is often not localized to a specific area. For instance, adults with tonsillitis usually have a longer-lasting condition that doesn’t immediately affect the lungs. However, for newborns, pharyngitis can quickly and temporarily invade the lungs, causing inflammation to spread rapidly throughout the body. In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis. Therefore, timely treatment of neonatal pneumonia is crucial to prevent life-threatening situations.