Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment in Babies

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Pneumonia Causes, Symptoms Treatment in
Babies
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Pneumonia

• Pneumonia is a serious lung infection which is
  often a problem of the common cold or flu that
  occurs due to infection and spreads to the lungs.
• Maternal pneumonia is a term used for pneumonia
  that occurs during pregnancy. Pneumonia is a
  serious and fatal illness for all.

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Symptoms of Pneumonia

• Pneumonia starts as flu or cold, you might
  experience symptoms like body aches, sore throat,
  and headache. Maternal pneumonia symptoms may
  include
• Excessive fatigue
• Breathing difficulties
• Loss of appetite
• Rapid breathing
• Vomiting
• Chills
• Chest pain
• Fever

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Causes of Pneumonia

• Pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infections or
  flu virus that spreads to lungs. Bacterial
  culprits include Haemophilus influenzae,
  Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia.
• Following viral infections and complications can
  lead to pneumonia
• Influenza (flu)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Respiratory distress syndrome

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Treatment For Pneumonia

• For bacterial pneumonia, doctors prescribe
  antibiotics. Viral pneumonia doesnt respond to
  antibiotics, so treatment may be limited to rest
  and fluids.
• In fact, getting enough fluids is vital to
  fighting the dehydration from rapid breathing and
  fever thats often a side effect of pneumonia.
• To relieve pain and fever doctor may prescribe
  you over the counter pain relievers. For a
  recovery drink plenty of fluids and sleep well.

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Pneumonia Prevention Tips

• It will be great on the off chance that you
  remember certain things to avoid from pneumonia
  to your infants.
• Keep vaccinations up to date. The pneumococcal
  vaccines can help avoid pneumonia.
• Practice good individual cleanliness. Wash your
  hands and your childs hands frequently to avoid
  the spread of germs.
• Try not to give your kid a chance to share mugs
  or utensils.
• Routinely wash every place germy body parts may
  touch, like the telephone, toys, doorknobs, and
  the refrigerator door handle.

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Contact Details

• Paras Bliss, New Delhi
• F 44 East of Kailash, New Delhi
• 011-40411111
• Paras Bliss, Panchkula
• Mansa Devi Complex, Swastik Vihar, Phase 1,
• Sector -5, MDC, 134109
• 0172-5054441
• Website www.parasbliss.com

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