Pneumonia
If your child has been keeping you up with their coughing and wheezing, right after they got an an upper respiratory tract infection it may be time to visit the doctor. Pneumonia often begins after an upper respiratory tract infection and is characterized by chest pain or labored breathing. Identifying your child’s pneumonia early-on is important to ensure that your child gets their needed antibiotics as quickly as possible. Read below for more information on how to better identify and prevent this illness.
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