PNEUMONIA: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is caused
by a lung infection
This infection can be bacterial
viral or fungal and often begins
as a complication of the flu
People of all ages can
get pneumonia, but
people over 65 or
those whose immune system is
compromised are more at risk
Symptoms of pneumonia
often look very much like
typical flu symptoms
fever cough chills muscle pain
and shortness of breath are the
symptoms of pneumonia
is dangerous when a person
suffers from shortness of breath chest pain or fever above 38
degrees these 101 degrees F
when a case of the flu worsens with
time to get better
it may be a symptom of
pneumonia the pathology of pneumonia
is sometimes classified according to
how a person contracted
the disease
some cases result from Pneumonia
simply from exposure to an
infection in everyday life
for example at school or work
it is also common to see the
pathology of pneumonia develop
during a hospital stay
especially if a person is trapped
suction ventilated or
no one vomited then lied at a party
material can also cause
pneumonia
like most infections a
weakened immune system can
also increase the risk of
contracting this disease
being diagnosed with pneumonia
the doctor will first use a stethoscope
listen to the patient's lungs
search for fluid noise
a chest x-ray may
also reveal an infection
lung cultures of blood or
mucus may be tested to detect
certain types of bacteria or viruses
can cause the disease
if the pathology of pneumonia becomes
more severe it can spread
infection in the blood another
possible complication is inflammation
of the pleura the membrane that covers
the acute pulmonary distress syndrome
in PD is the
most serious complication that causes
breathing difficulties that
can deprive the body of necessary oxygen
when the pathology of pneumonia and
bacterial antibiotics constitute
the most effective treatment
however there is no simple treatment
for a viral infection and
most doctors recommend
plenty of rest and fluids so that
the body's natural defenses
can overcome the disease
if the pneumonia is severe or if the
patient has a high risk of
complications hospitalization may
be necessary the pathology of
pneumonia and several frequent changes
as pneumonia is treated more
common bacteria responsible for
infection become increasingly
resistant to common antibiotics
Preventing pneumonia is a way to
fight against this highly resistant strain of bacteria.