Question 1

is bilateral pneumonia in children dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: With early recognition and proper treatment, most kids respond to treatment, including some as outpatients.If a kid has an unusual form of pneumonia (staph) or one that is unresponsive to antibiotics, their course can be quite difficult.

Question 2

is pneumonia bilateral in children contagious?

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Yes: Most cases on bilateral pneumonia in children are caused by viruses or bacteria. These organisms can spread through droplets coughed out by the infected child into their surroundings & anyone nearby can inhale those droplets & thus acquire the infection if sufficient number of organisms have entered the lungs to start multiplying in the new host & cause infection.

Question 3

how can children get pneumonia?

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From others: Lung infections (pneumonia) are usually transmitted from one person to another by inhaling the organism that causes it.

Question 4

what are the home remedies for pneumonia in children?

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Seek care!!: A child with pneumonia needs to seek medical care from a professional.  There are two types of pneumonia, viral and bacterial.  Bacterial pneumonia requires antibiotics.  Viral pneumonia, as with the flu, in a stable patient, can be treated as an outpatient with symptomatic care.  Lots of fluids, and rest.  Steam may help with the cough.  Most cough suppressants should not be used in children.

Question 5

should you have pets in bed with sick children pneumonia

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Pets : Pets can be a great comfort to us - especially when we're not feeling well.  As long as the child does not have allergies or asthma associated with the pet, then it's likely not a problem.  If the child is not used to a pet in the bed and the animal is keeping the child awake, then you may also want to move the pet out of the room.  (my dog woofs and runs in his sleep which means he gets to sleep in the living room, not the bedrooms).

Question 6

what are symptoms of pneumonia in children i should report?

Accepted Answer

Cough fever: Cough, fever, rapid breathing, shortness of breath are common symptoms in children with pneumonia.

Question 7

what is bilateral pneumonia?its very bad for may 1    year and 8months baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please, please follow your doc's treastment recommendations and go to hospital if any signs the child is struggling. Look for blueness around mouth or hands, extreme fatigue, altered breathing pattern, change in behavior or responsiveness as signs to go back to hospital.

Question 8

what is bilateral perihilar pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Region Involved: Peri hilar is the region of the lungs where the infection occurs. It is the area where the structures that form the roots of the left lun enter and leave this viscus:pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins, lymphatic vessels and bronchus with bronciial venis and arteries.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of pneumonia in children besides cough?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your child maybe breathing fast, or a fever. And, if old enough, nay complain of trouble breathing.

Question 10

does pneumonia in children damage their lungs?

Accepted Answer

Most often no: Kids' lungs are quite resilient and a quite good at healing very well after infections. Even after severe infections. The vast majority of children recover extremely well after a pneumonia with no future problems.

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