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31 de jul. de 2023 · Objectives: Identify the types of pneumonia. Describe the typical exam findings in a patient with pneumonia. Outline considerations that influence the management of pneumonia. Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to enhance outcomes for patients affected by pneumonia.
17 de sept. de 2021 · Abstract. Pneumonia is very common and continues to exact a high burden on health. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2015 found lower respiratory infections (LRIs) were the leading infectious cause of death and the fifth leading cause of death overall. Pneumococcal pneumonia caused 55% of LRI deaths in all ages (1.5 million deaths).
- Wei Shen Lim
- 2022
- 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.11636-8
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Prevention
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-th...
The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and your age and overall health. Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: 1. Chest pain when you breathe or cough 2. Confusi...
Many germs can cause pneumonia. The most common are bacteria and viruses in the air we breathe. Your body usually prevents these germs from infecting your lungs. But sometimes these germs can overpower your immune system, even if your health is generally good. Pneumonia is classified according to the types of germs that cause it and where you got t...
Pneumonia can affect anyone. But the two age groups at highest risk are: 1. Children who are 2 years old or younger 2. People who are age 65 or older Other risk factors include: 1. Being hospitalized.You're at greater risk of pneumonia if you're in a hospital intensive care unit, especially if you're on a machine that helps you breathe (a ventilato...
Even with treatment, some people with pneumonia, especially those in high-risk groups, may experience complications, including: 1. Bacteria in the bloodstream (bacteremia).Bacteria that enter the bloodstream from your lungs can spread the infection to other organs, potentially causing organ failure. 2. Difficulty breathing.If your pneumonia is seve...
To help prevent pneumonia: 1. Get vaccinated.Vaccines are available to prevent some types of pneumonia and the flu. Talk with your doctor about getting these shots. The vaccination guidelines have changed over time so make sure to review your vaccination status with your doctor even if you recall previously receiving a pneumonia vaccine. 2. Make su...
18 de may. de 2021 · Pneumonia is an inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs ( alveoli) and the surrounding tissue. It often leads to a sudden high fever, the feeling that you are very unwell, a cough and shortness of breath. Because pneumonia is usually caused by bacteria, it can generally be treated effectively with antibiotics.
- 2018/08/09
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that results in air sacs being filled with fluid. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungal infections. Pneumonia is either community-acquired , meaning a person got sick outside of a hospital or healthcare setting; or hospital-acquired , which is when a person gets it when they are already ...
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages, however it is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia killed more than 808 000 children under the age of 5 in 2017, accounting for 15% ...
