Did you know that Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among the elderly ?

Did you know that Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung?

 
Did you know that on August 4, 2008 that Bernie Mac died from Pneumonia? 

Did you know that it is frequently described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid?

Did you know that Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs?

Did you know that Typical symptoms associated with pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing?

 

Did you know to diagnos Pneumonia you need a  x-rays and examination of the sputum?  

 Did you know that bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics?

Did you know that Pneumonia is a common illness which occurs in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among the elderly and people who are chronically and terminally ill?

 

Did you know that vaccines help to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available?

Did you know that the prognosis depends on the type of pneumonia, the appropriate treatment, any complications, and the person's underlying health?

Did you know that Pneumonia fills the lung's alveoli with fluid, keeping oxygen from reaching the bloodstream?

Did you know that people with infectious pneumonia often have a cough producing greenish or yellow sputum, or phlegm and a high fever that may be accompanied by shaking chills?

Did you know that people with pneumonia may cough up blood, experience headaches, or develop sweaty and clammy skin?

Did you know that these are possible symptoms pneumonia such as  loss of appetite, fatigue, blueness of the skin, nausea, vomiting, mood swings, and joint pains or muscle aches?

 Did you  know that pneumonia caused by Legionella may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, while pneumonia caused by tuberculosis or Pneumocystis may cause only weight loss and night sweats?

Did you know that these symptoms of pneumonia need immediate medical evaluation fever or sometimes low body temperature, an increased respiratory rate, low blood pressure, a high heart rate, or a low oxygen saturation, which is the amount of oxygen in the blood as indicated by either pulse oximetry or blood gas analysis?

Did you know that Physical examination of the lungs may be normal, but often shows decreased expansion of the chest on the affected side, bronchial breathing on auscultation with a stethoscope (harsher sounds from the larger airways transmitted through the inflamed and consolidated lung), and rales heard over the affected area?

Did you know that Viral pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses such as influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, and metapneumovirus. Herpes simplex virus is a rare cause of pneumonia except in newborns?

Did you know that people with immune system problems are also at risk of pneumonia caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

Did you know that Streptococcus pneumoniae, often called "pneumococcus", is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in all age groups except newborn infants?

Did you know that fungal pneumonia is uncommon, but it may occur in individuals with immune system problems due to AIDS, immunosuppresive drugs, or other medical problems?

Did you know that Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is infectious pneumonia in a person who has not recently been hospitalized?

Did you know that CAP is the most common type of pneumonia?

Did you know that CAP is the fourth most common cause of death in the United Kingdom and the sixth in the United States?

Did you know that an outdated term, walking pneumonia, has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to "walk" rather than require hospitalization)?

Did you know that walking pneumonia is usually caused by a virus or by atypical bacteria?

Did you know that hospital-acquired pneumonia, also called nosocomial pneumonia, is pneumonia acquired during or after hospitalization for another illness or procedure with onset at least 72 hrs after admission?

Did you know that these are other types of pneumonia?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

SARS is a highly contagious and deadly type of pneumonia which first occurred in 2002 after initial outbreaks in China. SARS is caused by the SARS coronavirus, a previously unknown pathogen.

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)

BOOP is caused by inflammation of the small airways of the lungs. It is also known as 

cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis (COP).

Eosinophilic pneumonia

Eosinophilic pneumonia is invasion of the lung by eosinophils, a particular kind of white blood cell. Eosinophilic pneumonia often occurs in response to infection with a parasite or after exposure to certain types of environmental factors.

Chemical pneumonia

Chemical pneumonia (usually called chemical pneumonitis) is caused by chemical toxins such as pesticides, which may enter the body by inhalation or by skin contact. When the toxic substance is an oil, the pneumonia may be called lipoid pneumonia.

Aspiration pneumonia

Aspiration pneumonia (or aspiration pneumonitis) is caused by aspirating foreign objects which are usually oral or gastric contents, either while eating, or after reflux or vomiting which results in bronchopneumonia. The resulting lung inflammation is not an infection but can contribute to one, since the material aspirated may contain anaerobic bacteria or other unusual causes of pneumonia. Aspiration is a leading cause of death among hospital and nursing home patients, since they often cannot adequately protect their airways and may have otherwise impaired defenses.

Dust pneumonia

Dust pneumonia describes disorders caused by excessive exposure to dust storms, particularly during the Dust Bowl in the United States. With dust pneumonia, dust settles all the way into the alveoli of the lungs, stopping the cilia from moving and preventing the lungs from ever clearing themselves.

Did you know that most cases of pneumonia can be treated without hospitalization?

Did you know that Typical treatment is , oral antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are sufficient for complete resolution?

Did you know that people with pneumonia who are having trouble breathing, people with other medical problems, and the elderly may need more advanced treatment and need to be hospitalized?

Did you know that Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial pneumonia?

Did you know that complications are more frequently associated with bacterial pneumonia than with viral pneumonia?

Did you know that the most important complications include Respiratory and circulatory failure?

Did you know that Pneumonia is a common illness in all parts of the world?

 Did you know that the majority of deaths that occur In children, occur in the newborn period, with over two million deaths a year worldwide?

Did you know that the World Health Organization estimates that one in three newborn infant deaths are due to pneumonia?[21][22] 

Did you know that pneumonia occur during the winter months than during other times of the year?

Did you know that Pneumonia occurs more commonly in males than females, and more often in Blacks than Caucasians?

Did you know that Individuals with underlying illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, tobacco smoking, alcoholism, or immune system problems are at increased risk for pneumonia and more likely to have repeated episodes of pneumonia.?

Did you know that people who are hospitalized for any reason are also at high risk for pneumonia?



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