A 7 month child presented with chest indrawing with no danger sign is seen the respiratory rate is 65 is classified as
Correct Answer: Severe pneumonia
Description: (Severe pneumonia): (162- Park 22nd/ edition)Classification and management of illness in young infantsSIGNSStopped feeding well,Convulsions,Abnormally sleepy or difficult to wake,Stridor in calm childWheezing orFever or low body temperatureCLASSIFY ASVERY SEVERE DISEASETREATMENTRefer urgently to hospital Keep young infant warm Give first dose of an antibioticSIGNSSevere chest indrawing, or fast breathing (60 per minute or more)No severe chest indrawing and No fast breathing (less than 60 per minute)CLASSIFY ASSEVERE PNEUMONIANO PNEUMONIA COUGH OR COLDTREATMENTRefer urgently to hospital Keep young infant warm. Give fist dose of an antibiotic (if referral is not feasible , treat with an antibiotic and follow closely)Advise mother to give the following home care- Keep young infant warm- Breast-feed frequently- Clear nose if it interferes with feedingReturn quickly if:-Breathing becomes difficult,Breathing becomes fast,Feeding becomes a problemThe young infant becomes sicker
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