Pneumonia: How to Protect Your Children From Viral Pneumonia? Know Symptoms, Treatment, and More

Pneumonia: The change in weather has caused a rise in health problems among children, such as colds, coughs, fever, and, in some cases, viral pneumonia. Viral pneumonia is a virus-caused lung infection that causes swelling and difficulty breathing, particularly in young children. In this video, our expert will explain viral pneumonia, its symptoms, and how to keep it from spreading to children. 

Viral Pneumonia Symptoms

According to child specialist Dr. Tarun Anand, many children who visit OPDs with common cold symptoms quickly develop pneumonia. Symptoms include rapid breathing, chest indrawing, weariness when feeding, persistent cough, chest pain, fever, and bluish coloring of the lips or nails. Good hygiene measures, such as frequent handwashing or using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available, are critical for preventing viral pneumonia. During this season, children should avoid going to crowded areas and spend as much time as possible inside.