Is it possible that a body temperature of 37.4 degrees is pneumonia?

Whether a body temperature of 37.4°C is pneumonia needs to be judged on a case-by-case basis. If it is caused by non-pathological factors such as the initial stage of fever and strenuous exercise, it is generally not pneumonia; If it is caused by a bacterial infection, viral infection, etc., it may be pneumonia.

First, it may not be the case of pneumonia

1. Early stage of fever: In the early stage of fever, the body temperature will rise to more than 37.5 °C, but it has not yet reached the level of fever. This is what happens when measuring. This is a normal physiological phenomenon that does not require specific treatment, and can be relieved by physical cooling, such as wiping the body with a warm towel or applying a cold compress to the forehead.

2. After strenuous exercise: The above symptoms occur due to the fact that strenuous exercise will cause blood circulation in the body to increase, which will lead to an increase in body temperature. This is normal and usually does not require special treatment, and it recovers on its own after a period of rest.

Second, it may be the case of pneumonia

1. Bacterial infection: When the lungs are invaded by pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, it will cause an inflammatory reaction, resulting in abnormal body temperature regulation center, resulting in the above symptoms. It is recommended to take drugs such as amoxicillin capsules and cefixime granules as prescribed by the doctor to control the progression of the disease. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to bed rest and avoid overexertion.

2. Viral infection: When the body's immunity is low, it is susceptible to the invasion of pathogens such as influenza virus and coronavirus, which will also induce the disease.The main clinical manifestations are cough, sputum and other symptoms, with the development of the disease will also be accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath and other conditions. You can take antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir phosphate granules and ribavirin tablets as prescribed by your doctor. In daily life, we should pay attention to a light diet and do not eat spicy and stimulating food, so as not to aggravate the condition.

In addition to this, it may also be related to bronchitis, tonsillitis and other causes, and it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.