New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New predictive models can accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, helping determine which kids need hospitalization or intensive care.

Children with a runny nose and congestion are 41% less likely to be suffering from moderate or severe pneumonia, researchers found.

On the other hand, kids with abdominal pain who are struggling to breathe and have an elevated heart rate and low levels of blood oxygen are at greater risk of serious pneumonia, researchers reported May 13 in The Lancet.