The Prevention of Pneumonia in Children

The Prevention of Pneumonia in ChildrenWhat is Pneumonia?Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.

The cause of PneumoniaPneumonia is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria and less commonly other microorganisms, certain drugs and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases.

The symptoms1. Cough

2. Chest pain and dyspnea

3. Fever

The Prevention1. Give the baby ASI for six months.

2. Give vaccine suggested by doctor in one year first birth

3. Accustom children to live as healthy as washing hands before eating.

4. Keep the child from cigarette smoke.

Reference use:

http://penyakitpneumonia.com/

repository.usu.ac.id/bitstream/123456789/33132/4/Chapter%20II.pdf

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia

http://www.rsiamelania.co.id/news/content/news/257/2012/7

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