Why does my son keep getting chest infections?

Why does my son keep getting chest infections?

Recurrent or persistent chest infections are a common presenting feature of cystic fibrosis, the commonest cause of bronchiectasis in children. Infections in all of these groups of children are not only more common but also more severe than in normal children, with a greater risk of respiratory failure and death.

What causes frequent lung infections?

Chronic lung infections are those which do not resolve quickly or at all after antibiotic treatment. The most common causes are from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis, all of which involve inability to clear secretions.

How do kids get lung infections?

Pneumonia is a lung infection. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. These germs make the air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid (phlegm or mucous) (Picture 1). This makes it hard to breathe and causes your child to cough.

How do I know if my child has a lung infection?

What are the symptoms of pneumonia in a child?

1. Cough that produces mucus.
2. Cough pain.
3. Vomiting or diarrhea.
4. Loss of appetite.
5. Tiredness (fatigue)
6. Fever.

Why does my child keep getting bronchitis?

What causes acute bronchitis in a child? Acute bronchitis is most often caused by a viral infection. It may also be caused by bacteria or things such as dust, allergens, strong fumes, or tobacco smoke. In children, the most common cause of acute bronchitis is a virus.

Will a lung infection go away by itself?

Although most chest infections are mild and improve on their own, some cases can be very serious, even life-threatening. A bout of infection of the large airways (bronchi) in the lungs (acute bronchitis) usually gets better on its own within 7-10 days without any medicines.

Is a bacterial infection that primarily attacks the lungs?

Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs.