Nurturing Your Child's Respiratory Health: What Every Parent Should Know
Pneumonia isn't always the culprit, but it can mimic other respiratory issues in children. Understanding your child's respiratory system is crucial. Newborns have 30 to 50 million alveoli, offering a gas exchange area of 2.8 sq meters. By age 8, they grow to 300 million alveoli, half that of adults (32 sq meters).
Many believe children naturally improve by age 8, but each respiratory episode leaves a mark on their developing lungs. Prioritize respiratory hygiene; don't leave it to chance. Noisy breathing isn't always pneumonia; it often results from dried secretions blocking airways.
Trust your doctor's expertise and don't hesitate with inhalers when necessary. Children's respiratory issues often resolve with time; there are limited medicines. Remember, your doctor knows what's best for your child's well-being.
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