After the respiratory disease pneumonia showed its impact in China, now cases of pneumonia in children are being reported in America and Denmark also. However, instead of calling it a sign of any danger, it is being called a common Mycoplasma pneumonia infection. After China, now cases of pneumonia in children are being reported in Ohio state of America. Apart from America, its cases are also being reported in Denmark and Netherlands. This mysterious pneumonia has been named White Lung Syndrome. This disease mostly affects children aged 3-8 years. No concrete reason as to why this disease is occurring has been known yet. However, some people are saying that the cause of this disease is infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria. Due to this infection the lungs are affected. However, so far no link has been found between it and the respiratory disease occurring in children in China. But considering the increasing cases, this could be a sign of coming danger.
What is White Lung Syndrome?
This mysterious disease has been named White Lung Syndrome because when affected by it, white spots start appearing in the lungs. Due to this disease there is swelling in the lungs. Due to which there may be problems in lungs and respiratory system. It is mild in the beginning but can become serious later.
White Lung Infection
Running nose or blocked nose
Sore throat
fever
fatigue
Feeling cold
Having difficulty in breathing
Although the cause of this disease has not yet been revealed, it can infect another person through the droplets released during sneezing or coughing. Apart from this, it can also spread through dirty hands.
How to stop it?
Most respiratory diseases can be prevented through good hygiene. Therefore, keep the following things in mind to prevent this disease.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap before eating food or touching the mouth.
Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing.
Put used tissue in the dustbin only, do not throw it here and there in the open.
If you are sick, stay home and avoid going out.
Use a mask while going out.
If there is no water outside, clean hands with sanitizer.
Avoid eating or drinking anything kept outside in the open.