Connection between respiratory problems and teething?

My son is almost 2. He just got over pnuemonia, and now he has his first molars coming in.


He has had pneumonia 2 other times in his life. Once at 6 months, right before his canines (his first teeth, yes I know it's weird) came in, and once before his 4 front teeth came in.


(These are the only teeth he has by the way...)





To me, it is really strange that every time new teeth come in, he gets pneumonia right beforehand. I am curious if there really is a connection here. These are the ONLY times in his life he has even gotten sick. Should I expect this every time teeth come in?


What do you think? To me this is just strange.

Connection between respiratory problems and teething?
This pattern certainly would make you wonder about a connection, wouldn't it?





If you asked 100 doctors this question, you'd probably get 100 different answers because there is no standard when it comes to teething. Some kids run fevers, some don't, some run REALLY HIGH fevers, some kids get irritated bottoms from all the extra saliva, some don't, some vomit (from either the fever or the extra salilva), some don't. Obviously, teething does cause some sort of immune response based on the variety of symptoms that different kids exhibit.





Now, think about the increased saliva. If your son aspirates it (inhales) then he is certainly more likely to come down with an upper respiratory infection or even pneumonia. You may want to try elevating the head of his mattress by putting a towel under it, or because he is 2 he could even use a higher pillow. Keep him propped up. That will help the congestion drain appropriately and hopefully he'll only swallow the saliva.





Your best bet is to discuss your questions with your son's pediatrician. I'm sure s/he will also notice the pattern when it's brought up and together you two can figure out what is happening.
Reply:It is not uncommon for a child to develop eczema, diaper rash, sleep disturbances, ear infections and upper respiratory problems in early infancy. At the same time, your child is also getting his or her first teeth and many of these symptoms are blamed on the teeth. The only symptoms generally associated with teething are low-grade fever (not over 101 F) and minor discomfort. Teething is not associated with ear infections, diarrhea, or cold symptoms



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