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Pneumonitis cause, symptoms and treatment in children

February 8, 2012 9 Comments

A few weeks ago my little boy was sick with Pneumonitis that was an impression on his chest X-ray results. I was really worried about it and the first thing that came into my mind is Pneumonia which is said to be at high risk in babies, small children and older adults. What is the difference of Pnemonitis and Pnemonia? I did a research and  found out that Pneumonitis is a general term defined as an inflammation of the lung tissue whereas Pnemonia is technically a type of pneumonitis because the infection causes inflammation. When they use the term “pneumonitis“, most doctors are referring to other causes of lung inflammation. Let me share what I have learned from my research.

Pneumonitis cause, symptoms and treatment in children

Factors that can cause Pneumonitis

  • Exposure to airborne irritants
  • Inhaled chemicals
  • Allergies
As I read the factors that can cause Pneumonitis, I tried to look back at the recent activities of my son before he got sick. He was playing clay dough. I bought him a Thomas and Friends Clay dough alphabet set online and I let him play that time. I think he has an allergy with the clay and he might also expose to viral airborne irritants.

Symptoms of Pneumonitis

  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Malaise
  • Dysponoea
  • Fatigue
  • Aches
Fever is the first symptom that I had observed from my little boy followed by cough. He also complains that the other side of his ear is painful. In his first check up, there is a light infection in his right ear and he gets better after a week. But then after few days he develop colds and cough. He experience dry cough, on and off fever and it was the first time that my little boy has difficulty in coughing. His pediatrician referred to have X-ray test which we did. The X-ray findings said that Streaky densities are seen in both lower lobes and the impression is Pneumonitis.

Home Treatment

  • Keep the surroundings at home clean.
  • Avoid exposure to airborne irritants such as pollution, pollen, mold, dust and chemical fumes.
  • Clean the Aircon filters regularly.
  • Do not give cold and oily foods
  • Drink warm water to relieve coughing spasms.
  • Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.
  • Use an air disinfectant that kills viruses.

The pediatrician prescribed medicine for my little boy to treat the Pneumonitis. She prescribed Klaz Clarithromycin to be taken three times a day. It may be taken with or without food. My little boy loves the strawberry flavor and works well on him. It is important to always consult your doctor or pediatrician before giving medicine to your child. Thanks to Dra. Rowena David for always being helpful to my child’s health condition.

After eight days, my son stopped coughing and felt better. Still I let him finished his medicine intake up to 10 days. Currently my little boy is actively playing. He is not coughing anymore but still have colds. I think it is allergies to the changing weather condition. Because my little boy is thin and underweight, we decided to take him for a PPD skin test to make sure that he is not sick with primary complex.

Health source credit to mayoclinic.com, rightdiagnosis.com and freemd.com.

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Comments

  1. Mommy Pehpot says

    October 11, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    akala ko din Pneumonia.. now I know what’s the difference.. anything about lungs, scary no 🙁

    Reply
  2. zoan says

    October 12, 2012 at 6:05 am

    I only knew about this sickness from here. Thanks for the info atleast I will not panic if my doctor will tell my kids has this kind of sickness

    Reply
  3. Teresa Martinez says

    October 12, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I have more or less the same problem with my son as his frequent colds and coughing is caused by an allergen. We really have to make the effort to keep the house clean.

    Reply
  4. nuts says

    October 12, 2012 at 11:31 am

    so I thought it’s the same.. When my daughter was barely a few months old, she was confined because of acute pneumonia. 🙁 I have no internet then. I should have known the difference then and what to do about pneumonia.

    Reply
  5. Tetcha Figuerres says

    October 12, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Glad to hear that your son is feeling better. It’s natural for us moms to be worried when our children are sick, and like you, I also do research on the Internet when the doctor gives the diagnosis. I need to know what else I can do to help my son heal fast and to prevent recurrence of the disease.

    Reply
  6. musing of a working mom says

    October 12, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    thanks for the info, as a mother, we really need to be aware always on our children’s condition.

    Reply
  7. les says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    i’m thankful that my kids rarely get sick. i always tell them bawal magkasakit kaya dapat kumain ng gulay at prutas.

    Reply

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