Paediatric Pneumonia: Key Symptoms & Danger Signs

In this video, Dr. Karan Kapari, Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Cloudnine Hospital, SB Road, Pune, explains pneumonia in children under 5—a leading cause of childhood illness. Learn how to identify early signs like fever, fast breathing (tachypnoea), and respiratory distress, and understand when these symptoms indicate the need for urgent care. Dr. Kapari also outlines age-specific breathing rate thresholds and key danger signs such as cyanosis, convulsions, and persistent vomiting, helping parents act quickly and confidently.