A 10-month-child weighing 5 kg and with 65 cm length, presents with cough and cold. He was found to have a respiratory rate of 48 per minute with no retractions, grunting, cyanosis. There is no history of convulsions. Which is true?
Correct Answer: No pneumonia, only cough and cold
Description: a. No pneumonia, only cough and cold(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2088-2093, Ghai 8/e p 379-381)Cut-off for fast breathing:Age<2 months2-12 months12-60 monthsRespiratory Rate>=60/min>=50/min>=40/minSo this baby does not have fast breathing; So this child has No pneumonia, only cough and cold, even though the child is malnourished (wt=5kg at 10 months against expected of 9kg).
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