Pneumonia (symptoms, diagnosis, treatment). What are pneumonia symptoms and Symptoms Pneumonia symptoms can vary depending on the cause of pneumonia and overall health of a man who has pneumonia. Pneumonia symptoms vary and may be similar to other breast infections such as acute bronchitis. They may develop suddenly (for example, for 24 -48 hours), or sometimes come on more slowly, over several days. Currently, more than 3 million people develop pneumonia symptom annually in the United States. pneumonia occurs when the lungs become inflamed, usually associated with infection. Breathing in certain chemicals vapors can also cause pneumonia. Pneumonia can affect only one part or parts of the lungs, many areas of lung or both lungs. Many different types of bacteria infect the lungs and cause pneumonia. Currently, more than 3 million people develop pneumonia each year in the United States. Although most of these people is recovering,
about 5% will die of pneumonia. Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Most cases of pneumonia caused by bacteria, often called the bacteria streptococcus pneumonia, but
viral pneumonia is more common in children. Pneumonia symptoms can vary greatly, depending on existing conditions you may have and the type of pathogen infection. Most people who develop pneumonia initially have symptoms
cold (sneezing, sore throat, cough), which then
accompanied by high fever (sometimes up to 104 ° F), chills and cough with sputum production. If the infection settles in the respiratory tract, cough, sputum, usually dominated by symptoms. Chest pain may develop if the external aspects of light around pleura to participate. Older people may also have some symptoms of pneumonia. Ironically, people in high. risk groups such as the elderly and people with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems may be less or more mild symptoms than less vulnerable people are the most common symptoms of pneumonia: cough (with some pneumonia can fork out greenish or yellow mucus or even bloody mucus). cough that may be dry at first, but eventually produces mucus (sputum)
Chest pain on side of infected lungs. severe abdominal pain sometimes occurs in people with pneumonia in the lower lobes of lungs. chest pain, often aggravated by coughing or breathing in. fever, which can be moderate or high
chills. one episode then chills fever
Fast, often shallow, breathing. and the feeling of being short of breath cheap strattera Shortness of breath (possible only when you climb the stairs)
Additional symptoms of pneumonia include: confusion, especially in the elderly
Feeling very tired (fatigue) and felt very weak (malaise). Excessive sweating and moisture skin loss of appetite, low energy and fatigue >> << In bacterial pneumonia, all or part of the lungs slowly filled with fluid in the process called consolidation. certain bacterial infections of the lungs throughout the developing world. few hours Theres usually high fever, sometimes going to 40 9 `C (105` F) in children, symptoms may depend on age ..
In children younger than 1 month of life ,
Symptoms may include having little or no energy (lethargy), feeding poorly, grunting, or fever. In children, symptoms of pneumonia are often the same as in adults. doctor will look for signs such as cough and respiratory rate for 60 breaths per minute. Symptoms of pneumonia in the elderly. important to note that older people may have fewer or different symptoms than younger people. Symptoms can come on more slowly. old man who experienced even a slight cough and weakness more than day should seek medical help some elderly people may be confused, lethargic, and show a general deterioration causes pneumonia the most common causes of pneumonia is an infection caused by .. bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma organisms are opportunistic threat to people with vulnerable immune systems (such as pneumonia pnevmotsistnoy in people with AIDS)
person who has a higher risk of pneumonia: a weak immune system, through cancer treatment, HIV infection and other diseases
a chronic illness such as heart disease, diseases lungs, diabetes or
has chronic lung disease such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Call your doctor if you are: shortness of breath, chills, fever or fixed
signs of pneumonia and weak immune system, as with HIV or chemotherapy
children with pneumonia can not cough. Call your doctor if your child makes grunting noises or the area under the chest is drawn in breathing. Pneumonia can usually be successfully treated at home with antibiotics but hospitalization may be necessary in some cases. P
In New Zealand, has pneumonia death rate of five to 10 percent. light consists of individual particles, three in the right lung and two in the left lung. Pneumonia can affect only one particles of light or it can be widely distributed in the lungs. In addition to infectious diseases, people can get pneumonia from exposure to chemicals that enter the lungs and inflame them. aspiration pneumonia caused by accidentally inhaling food, vomit, or digestive acids in lung Links With Lee J., Winston LG, Moore, D., Bent S. The effectiveness of short course of antibiotics for pneumonia .. Meta-analysis Am J Med 2007; ..... 120:783-790 Barr CE, Shulman to Iacuzio D, Bradley S . Impact of oseltamivir on the risk of pneumonia and use of health care services in chidlren with clinically diagnosed influenza Curr Med Res opino 2007, 23 (3) :523-531 W Knol, van Marum RJ, Jansen P., Souverein PC, Schobben AF , Egberts AC use of antipsychotic drugs and risk of pneumonia in the elderly, J Am Soc Geriatr 2008 .... 56:661 -666 ... Muller B, Harbath S, D Stolz, and other diagnostic and prognostic accuracy of clinical and laboratory parameters pneumonia at BMC infect Dis 2007;. 7:10