When the fever doesn’t go down even after taking medicine, or when coughing becomes severe—parents often worry: Is it just a cold, or could it be pneumonia?

When elderly parents feel chest discomfort but show no fever due to weaker immune responses—families are left asking: Do we need to rush to the hospital right now, or will things get better by morning?
These questions are unavoidable for families caring for children and seniors, yet answers are rarely clear. Meanwhile, the healthcare crisis for vulnerable groups is ongoing. What matters most is the ability to identify patients who must get to the hospital instantly.
Even when reaching the ER on time, treatment costs can exceed KRW 180,000 (≈ USD 130), creating an additional burden.

Proper treatment time for pneumonia, often mistaken for a cold: 48 hours
Proper treatment time for heart disease: 2 hours

 

Without clear guidance, families are forced into unnecessary ER visits—or worse, they miss the critical window and face escalating illness and costs.