How to rule out pneumonia with an elevated body temperature

An increase in body temperature does not completely rule out pneumonia. If pneumonia is suspected, a preliminary diagnosis can be made by observing the symptoms, performing routine blood tests, and then making a definitive diagnosis by imaging tests if necessary.

1. Preliminary judgment

1. Observation symptoms: Pneumonia usually presents symptoms such as cough, sputum production, chest pain, etc., and is also accompanied by dyspnea and fever. If the above conditions occur, there may be a possibility of pneumonia;

2. Routine blood examination: pneumonia is usually caused by bacterial infection, and when doing routine blood examination, it will be found that white blood cells and neutrophils are significantly increased, while the percentage of lymphocytes will decrease.Therefore, this indicator can be used to assist in judging whether there is pneumonia;

3. Imaging examination: such as chest X-ray or CT examination, it can effectively determine whether there are inflammatory lesions in the lungs, and can also understand the degree of development of the disease, so as to help confirm whether it is pneumonia.

2. Confirm the diagnosis

If the above methods cannot be determined, tests such as pathogen culture test or virus isolation test can also be further improved to help confirm the diagnosis.

It is recommended that patients should pay attention to keeping warm in their daily life to avoid catching a cold, and at the same time, they should also pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient sleep time, and minimize staying up late. Nutrition should also be strengthened in the diet, and eating more protein-rich foods, such as eggs and milk, is conducive to enhancing physical fitness.