What is pneumonia?

What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a "comprehensive" term for infection of the lungs. This is

old term - in fact, pneumonia is a set of diseases that may be caused by

viruses, bacteria and even fungi. In general, pneumonia is likely to occur during the winter months. This is because respiratory diseases caused by viruses increase in winter, and they can directly lead to viral pneumonia or damage the airways and allows bacterial pneumonia develop. Who gets pneumonia? Pneumonia is a very common disease, and anyone can develop it. People at risk include the elderly, very young and those with major health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, sickle cell anemia, or conditions that weaken immune system, such as AIDS, cancer therapy or organ transplantation. Pneumonia may also be more likely after some types of lung injury - for example, after the lungs were damaged from inhaling chemicals. What is pneumonia? Some organisms (bacteria) that cause pneumonia can be airborne droplets, direct contact with an infected person or contaminated objects. Some causes of pneumonia may be from environmental sources and spread of dust and other small particles (eg water vapor). Some lung infections caused not from human to human transmission - for example, a man who loses control of breathing (eg during arrest or while intoxicated) could vomit and then inhale the contents of the stomach and bacteria in the lungs and developed pneumonia. What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia? Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include cough (usually with sputum / mucus), fever, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle aches, loss of appetite, rapid breathing and rapid pulse. Medical examination and testing of [X-ray chest, sputum and / or blood test, test flu, etc.] can help medical professionals diagnose pneumonia. How soon after infection manifest symptoms? Pneumonia strattera without prescritpion symptoms can appear several days or weeks (even years) after exposure, depending on the organism that causes disease. How long can an infected person transmit pneumonia? Most people who are exposed to microorganisms that can cause pneumonia or ill or develop only in a minor respiratory infections, pneumonia less experience. How long a person can spread the germ to other respiratory depends on the type of organism and treatment that a person receives. People with pneumonia should be excluded from work or school? People in most types of pneumonia should rest, drink plenty of fluids and take medicines as directed by your doctor, but could return to work or school when they feel able. For some reasons, pneumonia (eg, influenza, tuberculosis) individuals may be isolated until they are contagious. People with pneumonia should consult their physician for guidance. What is the treatment of pneumonia? For most types of viral pneumonia, patients usually heal on their own. But

it can be difficult for a doctor to determine pneumonia caused by bacteria or virus

, and so antibiotics are often used. Moderate cases of pneumonia >> << can often be oral antibiotics, rest, pain / fever drugs, and

fluid. Severe pneumonia may require hospitalization to provide fluids, intravenous

(IV), antibiotics and other medicines, respiratory procedures, oxygen or even

fan support and help in the management of any major health problems

(eg, diabetes, COPD). Sometimes pneumonia causes death, the risk of death depends on the body

causes pneumonia, treatment received, and

human health. How can pneumonia be prevented? Coverage your cough and wash their hands or using alcohol-based hand

sanitizer to reduce the spread of organisms that can cause disease. This is called

practice good form airways. Get all the recommended vaccines (eg influenza, pneumococcal,

H. influenza

type B, measles, chicken pox / chicken pox)

Next doctors recommendations to most effectively manage health

(such as asthma, diabetes, HIV, emphysema, etc.)

avoid tobacco smoke and excessive alcohol consumption, each of which may decrease resistance

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