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Calculated Shard: 19 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa019.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/pneumonia-children\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/pneumonia-children\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/conditions-diseases\/pneumonia-children","crawl_time":1775925839,"first_indexed_time":1530146472,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,chop!www,\/conditions-diseases\/pneumonia-children s443","src_root_hash":"3983969987610961419","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Pneumonia in Children | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia","meta_descriptions":["Detailed information on pneumonia, including different types, diagnosis, and treatment."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is pneumonia?\nPneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.\nLobar pneumonia\n. This affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs.\nBronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia).\nThis affects patches throughout both lungs.\nWhat are the different types of pneumonia?\nThe main types of pneumonia are:\nBacterial pneumonia.\nThis is caused by various bacteria. The\nstreptococcus pneumoniae\nis the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B\nstreptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus.\nBacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur:\nProductive cough\nPain in the chest\nVomiting or diarrhea\nDecrease in appetite\nFatigue\nFever\nViral pneumonia.\nThis is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus.\nEarly symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen.\nViral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia.\nMycoplasma pneumonia\n. This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called \"walking pneumonia\" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected.\nSymptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following:\nFever and cough are the first to develop\nCough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks\nA severe cough that may produce some mucus\nOther less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi.\nWhat are the symptoms of pneumonia?\nIn addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:\nFever\nChest or stomach pain\nDecrease in appetite\nChills\nBreathing fast or hard (\nwatch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home\n)\nVomiting\nHeadache\nNot feeling well\nFussiness\nThe symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis.\nIf respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor.\nHow is pneumonia diagnosed?\nDiagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis:\nChest X-ray.\nA diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.\nBlood tests.\nBlood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood.\nSputum culture.\nA diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present.\nPulse oximetry.\nAn oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot.\nChest CT scan.\nA test that takes images of the structures in the chest\nBronchoscopy.\nA procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs\nPleural fluid culture.\nA culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia\nTreatment for pneumonia\nSpecific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on:\nYour child's age, overall health, and medical history\nExtent of the condition\nCause of the condition\nYour child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies\nExpectations for the course of the condition\nTreatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually resolves on its own.\nOther treatment may include:\nAppropriate diet\nIncreased fluid intake\nCool mist humidifier in the child's room\nAcetaminophen (for fever and discomfort)\nMedication for cough\nNebulizer treatments\nIn the vast majority of cases, children recover fully from pneumonia with basic care from their pediatrician and don't require a trip to the hospital.\nSome children may be treated in the hospital if they are having severe breathing problems. While in the hospital, treatment may include:\nIntravenous (IV) or oral antibiotics\nIntravenous (IV) fluids, if your child is unable to drink well\nOxygen therapy\nFrequent suctioning of your child's nose and mouth (to help get rid of thick secretions)\nNebulizer treatments, as ordered by your child's primary care provider","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/conditions-diseases\/pneumonia-children#main-content)\n\n## Secondary\n[Go to CHOP.edu](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/)\n\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.research.chop.edu\/)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/careers.chop.edu\/)\n- [International](https:\/\/gps.chop.edu\/)\n- [Donate Now](https:\/\/give2.chop.edu\/give\/241805\/#!\/donation\/checkout?c_src=XXAI-eMainNav)\n- [MyCHOP Portal](https:\/\/mychop.chop.edu\/mychart)\n\n## Main navigation\n- Get Care Toggle sub-navigation\n- Patients & Families Toggle sub-navigation\n- Healthcare Professionals Toggle sub-navigation\n- [Locations](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/locations)\n- [Specialties](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/specialties)\n\n- Close Menu\n  \n  Get Care\n  - 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Drexler, DO, FAAP](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/doctors\/drexler-christopher-w), [Katie K. Lockwood, MD, MEd](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/doctors\/lockwood-katie-k)\n\n## What is pneumonia?\nPneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.\n\n- **Lobar pneumonia**. This affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs.\n- **Bronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia).** This affects patches throughout both lungs.\n\n![Bronchiolitis Illustration](https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/original_320x_2x\/public\/bronchiolitis-illustration-cmplx-773.png?itok=XJgvy5Zb)\n\n## What are the different types of pneumonia?\nThe main types of pneumonia are:\n\n**Bacterial pneumonia.** This is caused by various bacteria. The *streptococcus pneumoniae* is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B *streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus.*\n\nBacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur:\n\n- Productive cough\n- Pain in the chest\n- Vomiting or diarrhea\n- Decrease in appetite\n- Fatigue\n- Fever\n\n**Viral pneumonia.** This is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus.\n\nEarly symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen.\n\nViral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia.\n\n**Mycoplasma pneumonia**. This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called \"walking pneumonia\" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected.\n\nSymptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following:\n\n- Fever and cough are the first to develop\n- Cough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks\n- A severe cough that may produce some mucus\n\nOther less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi.\n\n## What are the symptoms of pneumonia?\nIn addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:\n\n- Fever\n- Chest or stomach pain\n- Decrease in appetite\n- Chills\n- Breathing fast or hard ([watch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home](https:\/\/youtu.be\/_9E3iW1nEw8?si=dbGGQJxtY5lrbFCL))\n- Vomiting\n- Headache\n- Not feeling well\n- Fussiness\n\nThe symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis.\n\nIf respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor.\n\n## How is pneumonia diagnosed?\nDiagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis:\n\n- **Chest X-ray.** A diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.\n- **Blood tests.** Blood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood.\n- **Sputum culture.** A diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present.\n- **Pulse oximetry.** An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot.\n- **Chest CT scan.** A test that takes images of the structures in the chest\n- **Bronchoscopy.** A procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs\n- **Pleural fluid culture.** A culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia\n## Treatment for pneumonia\nSpecific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on:\n\n- Your child's age, overall health, and medical history\n- Extent of the condition\n- Cause of the condition\n- Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies\n- Expectations for the course of the condition\n\nTreatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually resolves on its own.\n\nOther treatment may include:\n\n- Appropriate diet\n- Increased fluid intake\n- Cool mist humidifier in the child's room\n- Acetaminophen (for fever and discomfort)\n- Medication for cough\n- Nebulizer treatments\n\nIn the vast majority of cases, children recover fully from pneumonia with basic care from their pediatrician and don't require a trip to the hospital.\n\nSome children may be treated in the hospital if they are having severe breathing problems. 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Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B *streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus.*\n\nBacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur:\n\n- Productive cough\n- Pain in the chest\n- Vomiting or diarrhea\n- Decrease in appetite\n- Fatigue\n- Fever\n\n**Viral pneumonia.** This is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus.\n\nEarly symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen.\n\nViral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia.\n\n**Mycoplasma pneumonia**. This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called \"walking pneumonia\" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected.\n\nSymptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following:\n\n- Fever and cough are the first to develop\n- Cough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks\n- A severe cough that may produce some mucus\n\nOther less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi.\n\n## What are the symptoms of pneumonia?\nIn addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:\n\n- Fever\n- Chest or stomach pain\n- Decrease in appetite\n- Chills\n- Breathing fast or hard ([watch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home](https:\/\/youtu.be\/_9E3iW1nEw8?si=dbGGQJxtY5lrbFCL))\n- Vomiting\n- Headache\n- Not feeling well\n- Fussiness\n\nThe symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis.\n\nIf respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor.\n\n## How is pneumonia diagnosed?\nDiagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis:\n\n- **Chest X-ray.** A diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.\n- **Blood tests.** Blood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood.\n- **Sputum culture.** A diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present.\n- **Pulse oximetry.** An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot.\n- **Chest CT scan.** A test that takes images of the structures in the chest\n- **Bronchoscopy.** A procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs\n- **Pleural fluid culture.** A culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia\n## Treatment for pneumonia\nSpecific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on:\n\n- Your child's age, overall health, and medical history\n- Extent of the condition\n- Cause of the condition\n- Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies\n- Expectations for the course of the condition\n\nTreatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. 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Boilerpipe Text	What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. Lobar pneumonia . This affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs. Bronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia). This affects patches throughout both lungs. What are the different types of pneumonia? The main types of pneumonia are: Bacterial pneumonia. This is caused by various bacteria. The streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus. Bacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur: Productive cough Pain in the chest Vomiting or diarrhea Decrease in appetite Fatigue Fever Viral pneumonia. This is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus. Early symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen. Viral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia . This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called "walking pneumonia" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected. Symptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following: Fever and cough are the first to develop Cough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks A severe cough that may produce some mucus Other less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi. What are the symptoms of pneumonia? In addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: Fever Chest or stomach pain Decrease in appetite Chills Breathing fast or hard ( watch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home ) Vomiting Headache Not feeling well Fussiness The symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis. If respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor. How is pneumonia diagnosed? Diagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis: Chest X-ray. A diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. Blood tests. Blood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. Sputum culture. A diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present. Pulse oximetry. An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot. Chest CT scan. A test that takes images of the structures in the chest Bronchoscopy. A procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs Pleural fluid culture. A culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia Treatment for pneumonia Specific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on: Your child's age, overall health, and medical history Extent of the condition Cause of the condition Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies Expectations for the course of the condition Treatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually resolves on its own. Other treatment may include: Appropriate diet Increased fluid intake Cool mist humidifier in the child's room Acetaminophen (for fever and discomfort) Medication for cough Nebulizer treatments In the vast majority of cases, children recover fully from pneumonia with basic care from their pediatrician and don't require a trip to the hospital. Some children may be treated in the hospital if they are having severe breathing problems. While in the hospital, treatment may include: Intravenous (IV) or oral antibiotics Intravenous (IV) fluids, if your child is unable to drink well Oxygen therapy Frequent suctioning of your child's nose and mouth (to help get rid of thick secretions) Nebulizer treatments, as ordered by your child's primary care provider
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Drexler, DO, FAAP](https://www.chop.edu/doctors/drexler-christopher-w), [Katie K. Lockwood, MD, MEd](https://www.chop.edu/doctors/lockwood-katie-k) ## What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. - Lobar pneumonia. This affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs. - Bronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia). This affects patches throughout both lungs. ![Bronchiolitis Illustration](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/original_320x_2x/public/bronchiolitis-illustration-cmplx-773.png?itok=XJgvy5Zb) ## What are the different types of pneumonia? The main types of pneumonia are: Bacterial pneumonia. This is caused by various bacteria. The streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus. Bacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur: - Productive cough - Pain in the chest - Vomiting or diarrhea - Decrease in appetite - Fatigue - Fever Viral pneumonia. This is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus. Early symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen. Viral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia. This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called "walking pneumonia" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected. Symptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following: - Fever and cough are the first to develop - Cough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks - A severe cough that may produce some mucus Other less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi. ## What are the symptoms of pneumonia? In addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: - Fever - Chest or stomach pain - Decrease in appetite - Chills - Breathing fast or hard ([watch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home](https://youtu.be/_9E3iW1nEw8?si=dbGGQJxtY5lrbFCL)) - Vomiting - Headache - Not feeling well - Fussiness The symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis. If respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor. ## How is pneumonia diagnosed? Diagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis: - Chest X-ray. A diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. - Blood tests. Blood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. - Sputum culture. A diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present. - Pulse oximetry. An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot. - Chest CT scan. A test that takes images of the structures in the chest - Bronchoscopy. A procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs - Pleural fluid culture. A culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia ## Treatment for pneumonia Specific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on: - Your child's age, overall health, and medical history - Extent of the condition - Cause of the condition - Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies - Expectations for the course of the condition Treatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually resolves on its own. 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Readable Markdown	## What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. - Lobar pneumonia. This affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs. - Bronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia). This affects patches throughout both lungs. ## What are the different types of pneumonia? The main types of pneumonia are: Bacterial pneumonia. This is caused by various bacteria. The streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including group B streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, and Group A streptococcus. Bacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur: - Productive cough - Pain in the chest - Vomiting or diarrhea - Decrease in appetite - Fatigue - Fever Viral pneumonia. This is caused by various viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV (most commonly seen in children under age 5), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and adenovirus. Early symptoms of viral pneumonia are the same as those of bacterial pneumonia. However, with viral pneumonia, the respiratory involvement happens slowly. Wheezing may occur and the cough may worsen. Viral pneumonias may make a child susceptible to bacterial pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia. This presents somewhat different symptoms and physical signs than other types of pneumonia. They generally cause a mild, widespread pneumonia that affects all age groups but more commonly in older children. This type of pneumonia is often called "walking pneumonia" because patients tend to be more active and less severely affected. Symptoms usually do not start with a cold, and may include the following: - Fever and cough are the first to develop - Cough that is persistent and may last three to four weeks - A severe cough that may produce some mucus Other less common pneumonias may be caused by the inhaling of food, liquid, gases or dust, or by fungi. ## What are the symptoms of pneumonia? In addition to the symptoms listed above, all pneumonias share the following symptoms. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: - Fever - Chest or stomach pain - Decrease in appetite - Chills - Breathing fast or hard ([watch this video for tips on how to measure your child's breathing rate at home](https://youtu.be/_9E3iW1nEw8?si=dbGGQJxtY5lrbFCL)) - Vomiting - Headache - Not feeling well - Fussiness The symptoms of pneumonia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's primary care provider for a diagnosis. If respiratory symptoms last more than seven to 10 days without any improvement or they return and worsen after getting better, that's a sign to check in with your doctor. ## How is pneumonia diagnosed? Diagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your primary care provider may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis: - Chest X-ray. A diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. - Blood tests. Blood count for evidence of infection; arterial blood gas to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. - Sputum culture. A diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present. - Pulse oximetry. An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To obtain this measurement, a small sensor (like a Band-Aid) is taped onto a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot. - Chest CT scan. A test that takes images of the structures in the chest - Bronchoscopy. A procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs - Pleural fluid culture. A culture of fluid sample taken from the pleural space (space between the lungs and chest wall) to identify the bacteria that cause pneumonia ## Treatment for pneumonia Specific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on: - Your child's age, overall health, and medical history - Extent of the condition - Cause of the condition - Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies - Expectations for the course of the condition Treatment may include antibiotics for bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia. There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually resolves on its own. Other treatment may include: - Appropriate diet - Increased fluid intake - Cool mist humidifier in the child's room - Acetaminophen (for fever and discomfort) - Medication for cough - Nebulizer treatments In the vast majority of cases, children recover fully from pneumonia with basic care from their pediatrician and don't require a trip to the hospital. Some children may be treated in the hospital if they are having severe breathing problems. While in the hospital, treatment may include: - Intravenous (IV) or oral antibiotics - Intravenous (IV) fluids, if your child is unable to drink well - Oxygen therapy - Frequent suctioning of your child's nose and mouth (to help get rid of thick secretions) - Nebulizer treatments, as ordered by your child's primary care provider
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