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What Causes High Pulse Rate After Pneumonia?
hi i have a 7 month old baby and lately they discover he has pneumonia but he is ok now he is not taking medicine anymore and his doctor said he does not have it anymore but right now he is having high pulse rate like 185 bpm is that something i have to be concerned of?.. thanks
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Pneumonia is diagnosed based on the respiratory rate, chest in drawing and fever. Pulse rate is usually more in infants.
As he was diagnosed to have pneumonia for which your doctor has given treatment for the same. As all the symptoms have subsided and which was endorsed by your paediatrician.
So there is no need for panic, if the pulse rate is not coming down after some days following the illness, then you have to consult your paediatrician.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Pneumonia is diagnosed based on the respiratory rate, chest in drawing and fever. Pulse rate is usually more in infants.
As he was diagnosed to have pneumonia for which your doctor has given treatment for the same. As all the symptoms have subsided and which was endorsed by your paediatrician.
So there is no need for panic, if the pulse rate is not coming down after some days following the illness, then you have to consult your paediatrician.
Thank you.
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