We are currently seeing children and adolescents with cough, typically one of the most prominent and bothersome symptoms of viral respiratory infections at this time of year. Coughing is an important and beneficial reflex that our bodies need to clear secretions and to keep open our major airways during the course of a viral cold or upper respiratory infection.
We have been seeing an increased amount of "walking pneumonia" caused by Mycoplasma. Health experts have noticed more infections in preschool-aged children. Usually, it is more common in school-age children and adolescents. People spread it to others by coughing or sneezing. Outbreaks occur when groups of people are in close contact for long periods of time. For example, it can spread easily in crowded spaces like schools, camps, college dorms and households. Contact us for an same day sick appointment if your child has a:
We have been seeing an increased amount of "walking pneumonia" caused by Mycoplasma. Health experts have noticed more infections in preschool-aged children. Usually, it is more common in school-age children and adolescents. People spread it to others by coughing or sneezing. Outbreaks occur when groups of people are in close contact for long periods of time. For example, it can spread easily in crowded spaces like schools, camps, college dorms and households. Contact us for an same day sick appointment if your child has a:
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Fever that does not get better after 5 days
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Cough that lasts for more than 2 weeks or gets worse
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Fast breathing or breathing trouble
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Pain in their chest when they breathe