Lower respiratory tract infections are any infections in the lungs or below the voice box, These include pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis, A lower respiratory tract infection can affect the airways, such as with bronchitis, or the air sacs at the end of the airways, as in the case of pneumonia.

SYMPTOMS

• a dry cough
• a low fever
• a dull headache
• fever
• difficulty breathing
• a blue tint to the skin
• rapid breathing
• chest pain
• wheezing
• a severe cough that may produce phlegm
• a mild sore throat
• a stuffed up or a runny nose

TREATMENTS

• plenty of rest
• over-the-counter medications for a cough or fever
• drinking plenty of fluids

In other cases, a doctor may prescribe additional treatment, This may include antibiotics for bacterial infections, or breathing treatments, such as an inhaler,

In some cases, a person may need to visit the hospital to receive IV fluids, antibiotics, or breathing support,

Very young children and infants may need more treatment than older children or healthy adults,

Doctors often monitor infants especially closely if they have a higher risk of severe infections, such as premature infants or infants with a congenital heart defect. In these cases, a doctor may be more like to recommend hospitalization.

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