Symptoms of Pneumonia in Babies

Pneumonia is a lung infection that may be caused by either a bacterial or viral infection. Generally, bacterial pnemonia is more serious that viral pneumonia. A common cause of pneumonia in infants is RSV (respiratory syncytial visus) or GBS (group B streptococus). Pneumonia is more common during the winter and spring months.

Fever

• Babies with pneumonia will develop a high fever rapidly. This fever will mostly likely be over 100 degrees F.

Cough

• Babies with pneumonia will develop a persistent cough.

Breathing Difficulties

• Babies with pneumonia may breathe rapidly and seem to have trouble breathing deeply.

Vomiting and Diarrhea

• Babies may vomit or experience diarrhea while afflicted with pneumonia.

Refussal to Eat

• The baby may not have little or no appetite at all.

Weakness

• Babies with pneumonia will appear weak and very ill.

Treatment

• Pneumonia is often treated with antibiotics. Also, babies with pneumonia will need plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, and they will also need rest.