What is Walking Pneumonia?

Question

My 2 year old has it. Curious on what it is. She does not have a fevor though.

She has been to the Doctor. But after I left I thought of tons of questions that I did not ask and by the time I got home, the office was closed. Should I keep her inside? How should I treat her? Go about our normal activities? Or treat it like the flu and lay low...even though she seems fine? Thanks again

Answer 1

Walking pneumonia is an outdated term referring to pneumonia (infection of the small air-filled sacs of the lung) which does not cause significant disability. People who are affected by walking pneumonia do not require hospitalization and are often able to continue participating in school or work functions. Although these mild cases of pneumonia can be caused by any number of microorganisms, infection with viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus or atypical bacteria such a Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila are the most common causes.

Treatment, when necessary, is typically with oral antibiotics such as a macrolide like azithromycin or clarithromycin, or a fluoroquinolone,

Answer 2

Walking pneumonia is an outdated term referring to pneumonia (infection of the small air-filled sacs of the lung) which does not cause significant disability. People who are affected by walking pneumonia do not require hospitalization and are often able to continue participating in school or work functions. Although these mild cases of pneumonia can be caused by any number of microorganisms, infection with viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus or atypical bacteria such a Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila are the most common causes.
Treatment, when necessary, is typically with oral antibiotics such as a macrolide like azithromycin or clarithromycin, or a fluoroquinolone, e.g., levofloxacin. Prognosis is excellent with symptoms typically resolving after a week or less.
Please see the web pages for more details on Walking pneumonia (Atypical pneumonia)

Answer 3

I have had walking pneumonia. My symptoms were low grade fever, cough, and no appetite. It showed up on a chest x ray. And I was given meds. It took me 7 days to recover, and I slept alot.

Answer 4

It's a old term for pneumonia. Generally used to refer to pneumonia that is not severe enough to cause disability. It does NOT refer to a specific bacteria causing the pneumonia. There are several bugs that can cause a pneumonia without fever. I assume she has been seen by her pediatrician? If not, please do so asap.