WHAT IS PNEUMONIA

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     Pneumonia is a lung infection. When air sacs in lungs that is also called alveoli filled with fluid or pus. Through alveoli changing of gas  takes place. Due to filled with water or pus it is difficult to take breathe and sufficient oxygen does not reach in blood steam. Anyone can be infected with pneumonia but infants less than two years and and people above the age of 65 years are very prone to this infection. This is because of their immune system is not so strong that they can fight with an infection. In case of pneumonia one lung or both lungs may be infected. It is caused by virus,bacteria and fungi. Smoking and drinking can increase the chances of getting pneumonia.

SYMPTOMS OF PNEUMONIA

     Symptoms may vary depending on the severity and age. The followings symptoms may appear ---

  • Having chest while breathing and coughing
  • Cough with mucus
  • Loss of appetite and fatigue
  • Nausea,vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fever,sweating and chills

CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA

  Pneumonia is caused by virus,bacteria or fungi.

Flu virus
Cold virus
bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

DIAGNOSIS OF THE PNEUMONIA

   The followings investigation will help in diagnosis of pneumonia.

Blood test which will reveal the sign of bacterial infection.
Chest X-ray help to find out the level of infection.
Measurement of the level of oxygen in blood by pulse oximetry.
Sputum test which will reveal the cause of infection.

TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA

  Treatment is done on the basis of cause of pneumonia if it is caused by bacteria it may be treated with antibiotics. But all the treatment should be taken by the registered doctor.

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