What are the symptoms of pneumonia in children? How should pneumonia in children be treated?

Pediatric pneumonia is very common in children, as they have low immunity and are easily infected. So, what are the symptoms of pediatric pneumonia?

Symptoms of pneumonia in children

Early symptoms: runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, etc., tears, slight cough or throat discomfort can also be used, which can be cured naturally within 3 to 4 days. It starts with frequent irritating dry coughs, followed by sputum sounds in the throat, and coughing may be accompanied by vomiting and choking on milk. Sometimes the lymph nodes may be slightly swollen. Respiration is shallow and faster, the nose is fanning, and some children have mild cyanosis around the mouth and nails. In addition to respiratory symptoms, it is accompanied by systemic symptoms such as mental depression, irritability, loss of appetite, shivering, diarrhea, etc. It is easy to cause vomiting and diarrhea in infants and young children.

Late stage symptoms: persistent high fever, systemic poisoning and other serious symptoms, accompanied by damage to other organs, accompanied by cold sensation, headache, general weakness, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, etc. Soon, the skin may turn slightly red, herpes and ulcers may occur, sometimes with obvious redness and swelling, affecting the tonsils, follicular purulent exudate, sore throat and systemic symptoms, and nasopharyngeal secretions may change from thin to thick.

How to treat pneumonia in children

1. Heat inside and cold outside: Symptoms include nasal congestion and runny nose, aversion to cold without sweating, severe cough and asthma, white fur, and floating and rapid pulse. This is because the lung qi is blocked and cannot be promoted and descended.

[Prescription for pneumonia] Ephedra 3g, almond 9g, licorice 6g, gypsum 12g, honeysuckle 6g, forsythia 9g, platycodon 6g, mustard 12g, fresh reed root 30g

【Usage】 Decoction in water.

[Comments on pneumonia] This is a symptom of wind-heat invading the lungs, so the treatment is mainly based on the use of pungent and cool herbs to dispel the evil, supplemented by clearing away heat and detoxifying. The treatment with Ma Xing Shi Gan Gan Decoction and Yin Qiao Powder is effective, which can be described as simple and magical.

2. Warm pathogens attack the lungs: symptoms include high fever, coma, dry nose without mucus, frequent cough with little sputum, thin yellow fur, and rapid pulse. Treatment should be to clear away heat and detoxify, promote lung function and relieve cough.

[Prescription for pneumonia] 4.5g tender peucedanum, 12g water bean roll, 9g water roasted mulberry leaf, 9g honeysuckle, 9g forsythia shell, 9g almond, 4.5g elephant shell powder, 9g black gardenia, 3g raw licorice

【Usage】 Decoction in water.

【Comments on pneumonia】 Wind-heat, fever with unrelieved sweating, and no cold headache. The pathogenic factors enter the interior from the exterior, and are still between the Wei and Qi. Ye Xiangyan said, "It is OK to sweat in the Wei, but it can only be cleared when it reaches the Qi." Therefore, the treatment is to use the Zhizi Shi Tang method to clear the Qi and penetrate the Wei. Because the fever and sweating indicate that the exterior Wei is already weak, so penetrating the Wei only requires

Mulberry leaves, bean rolls and other slightly sweet ingredients should not weaken the body's exterior to avoid excessive sweating and loss of yang. Since the patient already has the symptoms of rapid pulse and yellow tongue coating, but no irritability, thirst and other symptoms, and the internal heat is not yet intense, so to clear the Qi only use light and clear ingredients such as honeysuckle, forsythia, gardenia, etc., so that the medicinal power will not affect the middle and lower Jiao and do not exceed the affected area. Since the patient "has not yet spread to the pericardium and the evil is still in the lungs", use hu hu, apricot kernel, elephant shell powder, etc. to clear the lungs and resolve phlegm.

3. Damp-heat in the lungs: Symptoms include chest fullness and phlegm, flaring of the nostrils, heavy and turbid phlegm in the throat, thick and greasy tongue coating, and slippery and rapid pulse. Treatment should be to clear the lungs, relieve depression, and remove phlegm and turbidity.

【Prescription for pneumonia】 Gentiana scabra, Gardenia jasminoides, Akebia, Alisma orientalis, Rehmannia glutinosa, Dictyophora indica, Scutellaria baicalensis, Pinellia ternata, Trichosanthes kirilowii seed (no dosage recorded)

【Usage】 Decoction in water.

【Comments on pneumonia】Coughing occurs due to liver qi stagnation, which turns into fire, wood fire punishes metal, and lung metal loses its restraint. The liver and gallbladder fire is strong, which causes bitter taste in the mouth. The liver qi is too strong, which causes pain in the chest and ribs, and impatience and irritability. The prescription uses Longdan Xiegan Decoction to clear the liver and purge fire, with Xiaoxianxiong added.

In addition to paying attention to weather changes and adding or removing clothes for the baby at any time, do not smoke in the child's bedroom. Keep the recuperation environment fresh. During the illness, the baby should eat less sweet, salty, spicy, greasy and other heavy foods.

What foods should children with pneumonia avoid eating?

Taboo 1. Protein diet

The main components of lean meat, fish and eggs are proteins. 1 gram of protein absorbs 18 milliliters of water in the body, and the final product of protein metabolism is urea. Children who eat more protein will excrete more urea, and every 300 milligrams of urea excreted will take away at least 20 milliliters of water. Therefore, children with high fever and dehydration should avoid eating high-protein diets, and they can supplement them appropriately in the later stages of the disease to improve their physical fitness.

Taboo 2. Eating foods high in sugars

Sugar is a calorie supplement with a simple function and basically contains no other nutrients. If children with pneumonia eat more sugar, the bactericidal effect of white blood cells in the body will be inhibited. The more sugar they eat, the more obvious the inhibition will be, which will aggravate the condition.

Taboo 3. Spicy food

Spicy foods are very irritating and can easily generate heat and damage body fluids. Therefore, children with pneumonia should not add chili oil, pepper, and spicy condiments to their diet.

Taboo 4. Greasy and heavy flavors

Children with pneumonia often have low digestive function. If they eat greasy and heavy food, their digestive function will be affected, and the necessary nutrients will not be replenished in time, resulting in reduced resistance to disease. Therefore, they should not eat cod liver oil, pine egg yolk, crab roe, phoenix tail fish, crucian carp roe, and animal offal. If they drink milk, the upper oil film should be removed, and nursing mothers should also eat less greasy food to avoid aggravating the condition.

How to prevent pneumonia in children

1. Vaccination

We should do a good job in children's immunization, especially the injection of measles live vaccine and diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus mixed preparation, to reduce the occurrence of secondary pneumonia. We should actively promote breastfeeding and add complementary food in a reasonable way. We should actively prevent rickets, malnutrition, etc.

2. Drink water regularly

As the saying goes, boiled water can cure all diseases. Although it is a bit exaggerated, drinking more water is still very effective in preventing diseases. Parents can let their children drink more warm boiled water, of course at the right time and in the right amount. This can not only prevent colds, but more importantly, it is beneficial to children's gastrointestinal tract and lungs.

3. Pay attention to your diet

Diseases come from the mouth, especially for children who have not yet fully developed. Their body resistance is not strong enough. If the diet is unreasonable or the food is unclean, it is easy for children to get sick and cause various diseases such as pneumonia. If you want to prevent pneumonia, you must also properly manage your child's diet.

The child should eat easily digestible, high-calorie and vitamin-rich foods, and soft foods are best, which are conducive to digestion. Pat the child's back when coughing, which is conducive to the discharge of phlegm. Pat the back from bottom to top. The room should not be too dry. The child should drink water appropriately to dilute the phlegm and facilitate the discharge of phlegm.

4. Keep the indoor air fresh

Air is often the best place to spread and create diseases. Many diseases are caused by unclean air environment. Therefore, keeping the indoor air clean and fresh, not too dry in the room, and letting children live in a clean environment are effective ways to prevent pneumonia.

5. Stay away from the source of disease

Children have weak resistance. If they come to places with germs, they can easily be invaded by these viruses and cause various diseases such as pneumonia. Therefore, parents should try their best to prevent children from contacting patients with respiratory infections.

During epidemic seasons, you should take your children to visit friends less often and avoid going to public places as much as possible. If someone in your family has a cold, you should reduce contact with your children.

6. Add or remove clothes at the right time

Children are still in a period of ignorance and do not have a clear concept of whether to add or remove clothes. As parents, we should add or remove clothes for children in time. When children are sweating, do not take off their clothes immediately and do not let children suddenly go to cold air while sweating. These are all things that parents should pay attention to.

7. Pay attention to physical exercise

Physical exercise is the best way to prevent disease, whether it is adults or children, but children are still different from adults. Children of different ages are suitable for different exercise methods. Parents should arrange physical exercise for their children every day according to their own conditions.