Can hand, foot and mouth turn into pneumonia?

Hand, foot and mouth disease generally does not turn into pneumonia. However, some children may have symptoms such as difficulty breathing and fever.

1. It will not be transformed into pneumonia

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is an acute infectious disease, mainly caused by enterovirus infection, which is self-limiting. If the child is infected with a relatively small amount of virus and has relatively good immunity, it may not cause other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much and there is no need for special treatment, and it usually recovers on its own in about 7 days.

Second, it will be transformed into pneumonia

However, if the child's autoimmunity is weak and the amount of virus infected is relatively large, it may lead to aggravation of the disease, thereby inducing an inflammatory reaction in the respiratory tract, and at this time, cough and sputum production will occur.As the disease progresses, it may even be accompanied by chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is recommended that parents take their children to the pediatric internal medicine department of a regular hospital for relevant examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.

In daily life, you should also pay attention to your usual nursing work, wear a mask when you go out, and avoid going to crowded places. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the intake of nutrients, eat more high-quality protein foods and fresh fruits and vegetables, such as eggs, milk, apples, oranges, etc., which can supplement a variety of nutrients needed by the body and is conducive to physical health. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.