They'll check a child's breathing and listen for a crackling sound that often indicates walking pneumonia. How Is Walking Pneumonia Diagnosed?ĭoctors usually diagnose walking pneumonia by doing an exam. Another whose infection is in the lower part of the lungs (near the belly) may have no breathing problems, but may have an upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting. A child whose infection is in the top or middle part of the lungs will probably have labored breathing. Symptoms usually depend on where the infection is concentrated. loss of appetite (in older kids) or poor feeding (in infants).labored breathing that makes the rib muscles retract (when muscles under the ribcage or between ribs draw inward with each breath).fast breathing or breathing with grunting or wheezing sounds.headache, chills, sore throat, and other cold or flu-like symptoms.a cough that can last for weeks to months.The symptoms are often mild, but sometimes can be more severe. Symptoms can come on suddenly or take longer to start. When it seems like a cold is lasting longer than 7 to 10 days, especially if a cough is getting worse or not going away, it could be walking pneumonia. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia? But even a child who feels fine should stay home for a few days until antibiotic treatment kicks in and symptoms improve.

Most kids with this type of pneumonia (nuh-MOH-nyuh) don't feel sick enough to stay home - hence, the name 'walking' pneumonia. It's often caused by bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but other bacteria or viruses can also cause it. Walking pneumonia is a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia. Also called: Atypical Pneumonia What Is Walking Pneumonia?

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