How do I tell the difference between a cold and pneumonia?

Question

I am just asking because I am a worry wort of a mother. My daughter has been coughing but only in the morning no runny nose, no fever, no loss of appetite, and she is acting normal she just has a cough the really only bothers her for about an hour after she gets up. Any and all incite is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

You know my husband has brochial astma and that is what happens to him pneumonia is often accompanied by a cough that seems to never end without being able to catch a breath in between coughs coughs are usually unproductive!! hope all is well from another worry wart !!

Answer 2

It seems like its probably a cold, but always keep a close eye. My middle child seems to get pneumonia easily, and she does NOT exhibit the usual signs. She gets what seems to be a cold, but with a very low grade fever (99 or so). She doesn't act any differently either. I have learned now that if what seems like a cold does not go away within a week or so, I have them give her a chest x-ray. But that is only because of her past history of pneumonia.

Answer 3

Usually with pneumonia you will cough up some dark yellow or green junk. It sounds like your daughter might have the beginnings of a cold. Just keep an eye on her and if you have any doubt, then call her doctor.

Answer 4

COLDS:
viral infection of nose and throat: a viral infection of the nose, throat, and bronchial tubes, characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing, and headaches


PNEUMONIA:
inflammation of lung: an inflammation of one or both lungs, usually caused by infection from a bacterium or virus or, less commonly, by a chemical or physical irritant

Answer 5

i think that if you see a doctor your question will be answered in a more professional manner. the doctor will always know the difference between a cold and pneumonia.

Answer 6

She definitely has just a cold, a weak one or the flu, because if she had Pneumonia, she'd have blue lips, be shaking really badly, & would require medical attention fast.

Answer 7

pneumonia is where you have fluid on the lungs which stops breathing properly. believe me you would know if someone had pneumonia

Answer 8

if youu r unsure, go to the doctor and get checked for pneumonia. my aunt had to go to the emergency room, she felt fine one moment, then bam! she was at the hospital. luckily she was given treatment.

Answer 9

high fever ,chesty cough ,body aches ,she certainly hasnt got pneumonia

Answer 10

The only certain way to tell is to have a doctor listen to her lungs.