In winter, the temperature difference is large and the temperature is cold. Pneumonia has a higher incidence rate. In special times, even if there is no new coronavirus, family members with underlying diseases are still prone to pneumonia. Pay attention to monitoring the respiratory rate, whether there is chest tightness, shortness of breath and other symptoms. If the blood oxygen saturation is less than 93%, you should go to the hospital in time.
When young adults get pneumonia, they will immediately develop fever and other symptoms. At the same time, respiratory cough, expectoration , these symptoms are very obvious, and they often go to the hospital in time.
Elderly people who get pneumonia may not have a fever or have obvious respiratory symptoms. Some elderly people cannot express any special or uncomfortable symptoms or feelings. When their family members see that the elderly people do not have a fever or cough, they sometimes do not pay attention. At this time, they may delay medical treatment.
Family members should pay attention to if the elderly or children suddenly stop eating, become weak, or lethargic, they should pay attention and closely observe the situation of the elderly. The onset of pneumonia in the elderly is relatively insidious, sometimes without obvious symptoms, and children cannot express their discomfort symptoms clearly, which requires parents to pay close attention. The elderly and children cannot be observed based on the reactions of young people such as fever, cough, and sputum production.
