Emmanuel C., 7

Emmanuel is a seven-year-old boy with aspirations to become a doctor when he grows up. His mother describes him as obedient and fun-loving, as he enjoys cracking jokes. He spends his time reading books and is often found helping around the house or playing outdoor games with his friends when he's not engrossed in a book. Lately, he has been experiencing a persistent headache that started to throb yesterday. Additionally, he has been complaining of fever and cough.

The patient came to the clinic with a one-day history of cough, shortness of breath, body itching, and flu. She also had a throbbing headache, occasional shortness of breath, and a cough with white mucus. On examination, she was breathing normally but had inflamed throat and white scaly rashes on her head. she looked quite ill Lab tests confirmed malaria with a high parasite count and an increased white blood cell count. She was treated and gained full recovery A follow up phone call to his mother confirmed that Emmanuel is of perfect health and is doing well.

Pneumonia should be treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, pneumonia may lead to the permanent lung damage, respiratory failure, septicaemia (infection entering blood stream and causing sepsis), pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall, which can make breathing difficult), and other life-threatening complications. Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences.