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Of those case, viral pneumonia counts for about 200 million cases which includes about 100 million children and 100 million adults. [14] Viral pneumonia is more prevalent in the very young, less than 5 years old, and in the very old, more than 75 years old. [14] Developing countries have a higher rate of incidence when it comes to viral pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. [3] [14] Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. [15]
Walking pneumonia, aka mycoplasma pneumonia, symptoms are similar to that of other types of pneumonia but milder. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include: Fever. Chills. Cough that produces yellow ...
Walking pneumonia is considered atypical, according to Dr. Camille Sabella, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “Walking pneumonia can be different things.
Cough medicines are not recommended for use in children due to a lack of evidence supporting effectiveness and the potential for harm. [62] [63] In 2009, Canada restricted the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medication in children six years and under due to concerns regarding risks and unproven benefits. [62]
White lung syndrome, or white lung pneumonia, is getting attention after an outbreak in Ohio. Experts explain symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
Children under 2 years old should not be given any type of cough or cold medicine due to the potential for life-threatening side effects. [23] In addition, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics , the use of cough medicine to relieve cough symptoms should be avoided in children under 4 years old, and the safety is questioned for ...
The symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia can occur suddenly, presenting as a severe chill, followed by a severe fever, cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and chest pains. Other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches could also accompany initial symptoms. [1]