Infants and young children have weaker constitutions and often suffer from illnesses such as fever and colds. If left untreated, they may also develop pneumonia, which requires immediate medical treatment. Many parents are not aware of the symptoms of pneumonia in young children, which delays the timing of treatment. So, what are the symptoms of pneumonia in a 2-year-old baby?
1. Fever: 2-year-old babies usually experience fever after contracting pneumonia. And most of the fever is above 38 ℃, and it will last for 2-3 days without cooling down.
2. Coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing: Coughing and wheezing caused by a baby's cold or bronchitis are usually paroxysmal and do not result in difficulty breathing. If a child has severe coughing, wheezing, and blue or purple lips, parents should consider that the child has pneumonia.
3. Mentality: If a baby's mental state is not good during fever and cough, or if they have persistent drowsiness, irritability, crying, and other symptoms, then the risk of developing pneumonia is relatively high.
4. Diet: After a child suffers from pneumonia, their appetite will significantly decrease, and they may not eat or cry as soon as they are fed. Parents can place their ears close to their children's ears and listen carefully. If a child has pneumonia, they will hear a "gurgling" sound, which is the main characteristic of pneumonia.
