Bronchopneumonia: symptoms and which specialist to see

Bronchopneumonia

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Bronchopneumonia is an infection that affects both the bronchi and the lung tissue at the same time, causing inflammation in several areas. It is a form of pneumonia that can occur in both children and adults.

Common symptoms:

Cough, at times with phlegm
Fever and chills
Difficulty or rapid breathing
Fatigue and general malaise

When to see a doctor? When there is persistent fever, shortness of breath, pain when breathing, or the general condition worsens, especially in young children and older adults.

Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist specializes in lung diseases, while the pediatrician handles cases in childhood and the general practitioner performs the initial evaluation. In the case of difficulty breathing or a fever that does not ease, the prudent thing is to seek timely medical care.

Data on 2,335 doctors who treat bronchopneumonia

Typical price

$800 MXN

33% above the national median

50% charge between $600 and $1,000 MXN

68% with verified license 11 with 15+ years of experience 13 speak English

Insurance accepted

AXA Seguros 25 GNP Seguros 17 Seguros Monterrey 16 MetLife 16 Allianz 13 Seguros Atlas 13

Which specialist treats bronchopneumonia?

Bronchopneumonia is mainly treated by a pediatrician in children, and a pulmonologist in adults, with support from a neonatologist in very young infants. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, see a pediatrician or pulmonologist.

Pediatrician Pulmonologist General Practitioner Pediatric Pulmonologist Neonatologist Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Critical Care and Intensive Care Specialist Hematologist