Childhood pneumonia is a respiratory infection that primarily affects children under the age of five. It is caused by various infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia occurs when the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult.
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My 6-year-old son has persistent pneumonia and hydrocele with a swollen belly. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6-year-old boy has asthma, and takes Singulair and Albuterol when needed. He also has had croup a lot and hydrocele for which he underwent surgery, but noticed not too long afterward that his belly looked swollen, kinda tough not flabby which later went away and came back with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Quite a confusing manner of events that have happened to your child here. However here are the following points that I can make out from your history: 1. Weight of 69.9 lbs for a 6-year-old is fine which shows that... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My son is one year and two months old. He got infected with pneumonia and is under treatment. I want to know what precautions should I add to his care. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Follow the pediatrician's advice in the treatment of pneumonia. Take hygienic precautions to prevent the spread of infection to others by maintaining aseptic precautions and strict hand hygiene. Once the child recovers c... Read Full »