A child whose infection is in the top or middle part of the lungs will probably have labored breathing. Symptoms usually depend on where the infection is concentrated. loss of appetite (in older kids) or poor feeding (in infants).labored breathing that makes the rib muscles retract (when muscles under the ribcage or between ribs draw inward with each breath).fast breathing or breathing with grunting or wheezing sounds.headache, chills, sore throat, and other cold or flu-like symptoms.Those that start slowly tend to be more severe. Symptoms can come on suddenly or take longer to appear. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia?Ĭolds that last longer than 7 to 10 days or respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can develop into walking pneumonia. But even a child who feels fine needs to stay at home for a few days until antibiotic treatment kicks in and symptoms improve. Most kids with this form of pneumonia will not feel sick enough to stay at home - hence, the name 'walking' pneumonia. It's caused by Mycoplasma bacteria, and causes cold-like symptoms, a low-grade fever, and a hacking cough. Walking pneumonia, or atypical pneumonia, is a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia. But those that last longer can sometimes turn into walking pneumonia. Most of the time, these bugs only last for about a week. It can seem like kids pick up one bug after another.

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