Walking pneumonia infections rose nationwide as kids returned to school this fall.
Look out for a persistent cough, fever, and fatigueHistorically, walking pneumonia has been most common among school-aged children.
People who've recently had the flu are also at increased risk for developing walking pneumonia.
In rare cases, walking pneumonia can prompt brain swelling, kidney issues, and difficulty breathing, and people with lung issues, and weakened immune systems may be especially at risk of hospitalization with walking pneumonia.
Without any testing, the daughter was diagnosed with walking pneumonia, and prescribed a Z-Pak (azithromycin).
Persons:
—, Dr, Elizabeth Schlaudecker, pneumoniae, Russell Migita, Migita, we're, who've, Amoxicillin, Gerard Bottino, Schlaudecker
Organizations:
Service, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Seattle Children's Hospital, CDC, Getty Images
Locations:
Cincinnati, Seattle