I don't know if it's pneumonia

It is not known whether you have pneumonia or not, but you can make a preliminary diagnosis through clinical symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory tests. If you suspect that you may have pneumonia, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to confirm the diagnosis.

1. Clinical manifestations

1. Acute onset: If symptoms such as cough, sputum production, and fever suddenly appear, and persist or worsen, it may be caused by pneumonia;

2. Chronic onset: If there is a history of long-term smoking or underlying lung diseases, cough, sputum, chest pain, shortness of breath and other symptoms under the premise of pre-existing diseases, it also indicates that pneumonia may exist.

2. Physical examination

Doctors can detect whether the patient has shortness of breath, cyanosis of the lips, etc., and can also observe whether there is an abnormal bulge in the chest, so as to assist in the diagnosis.

3. Laboratory examinations

1. Routine blood count: if the white blood cell count is significantly increased, the proportion of neutrophils is increased, and the C-reactive protein is increased, it is usually considered to be pneumonia caused by bacterial infection;

2. Imaging examination: If X-ray examination can show thickening and blurring of lung markings and patchy shadows, CT examination can show changes such as thickening of bronchial wall and exudation, which is helpful for diagnosis.

In addition to the above methods, the diagnosis can be aided by the patient's past medical history and epidemiological data. For people with suspected pneumonia, they should be actively treated according to the doctor's instructions after completing relevant examinations to avoid delaying the disease. In daily life, we should pay attention to keeping warm, avoiding cold, paying attention to rest, and ensuring sufficient sleep time, which is conducive to promoting physical recovery.