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Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children

May 15, 2025 • PharmaBuddy

Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the following with regard to community acquired pneumonia in children:

Majority of pneumonia in children are caused by viruses
Absence of Tachypnea makes pneumonia unlikely in children
Distinguish between bacterial & viral pneumonia and the risk factors associated with bacterial pneumonia
Management of child who does not require hospitalisation
Indication for hospitalisation referral in both children < 1 year of age & > 1 year of age