Question
I have been experiencing intermittent cough for 50 days, with inflammation in both lungs. What are the complications of chronic pneumonia?
Answer
Hello, the complications of chronic pneumonia include respiratory failure and obstructive emphysema. These conditions usually occur in patients whose respiratory function has already been severely compromised, and they may exacerbate ventilation and perfusion impairment under certain triggers such as respiratory tract infections, dried and adherent secretions, inappropriate oxygen therapy, excessive use of intravenous drugs, and surgery. In addition, children with fever often take cold medicine and anti-inflammatory drugs, but the underlying cause of the fever must be determined by a physician since upper respiratory infections, enteritis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, and infectious diseases can all cause fever. Babies under one year old may also have fever due to urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal diseases, or hand, foot, and mouth disease. Understanding the true cause of fever requires a medical diagnosis.