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Is it pneumonia or general cold pls help

2021-01-09 16:50:43
How to know my 9 months old child is having pneumonia or just common cold.. I took blood test does this help ..and one more qstn if pneumonia comes in childhood does it last life long.. I'm worried
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Hi. In Pneumonia the baby will be sick, high temperature and breathing difficulties will be there. Chest x- ray will help. If in doubt, take the baby to nearby paediatrician, he/she will tell you whether it a normal cold/ pneumonia. No worries.

Answered2021-01-10 02:13:33

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