What Are the Consequences of Not Treating Pediatric Pneumonia in a Timely Manner?

If a child develops pneumonia and is not treated promptly, it may lead to the worsening of the condition, potentially causing symptoms such as rapid breathing, blue complexion, difficulty breathing, and heart failure, which can further lead to severe pneumonia. If left untreated for a long time, it may also affect the heart muscle and even threaten life. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to avoid serious consequences.
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What Are the Symptoms of Neonatal Pneumonia?

The symptoms of neonatal pneumonia within 50 days include the appearance of blue or milk rejection reactions around the mouth, milk suffocation, nasal flaring, inspiratory triad, and hypoactivity. Due to the underdeveloped lungs of newborns, they may not exhibit coughing symptoms. Some children may have upper respiratory tract infection symptoms in the early stages, such as nasal congestion and runny nose. When parents see their newborns vomiting foam, not eating or crying, they should be vigilant. If the baby shows poor responsiveness, a blue or gray complexion, moaning like an adult, and shortness of breath, with the tiny nose continuously stimulating the small head to breathe a little at a time (medically known as nodding respiration), and the soft tissue between the sternum and ribs sinking during inhalation, the situation is quite serious, and immediate hospital treatment should be sought.
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