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Causes, Symptoms, When to Visit the Emergency Room

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lungs, caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae bacterium. Symptoms include fever, cough with blood-tinged phlegm and difficult breathing.

It causes air sacs to become filled with pus or fluid and is accompanied by a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. It can be life-threatening and in many cases, it can be treated with antiviral medications or antibiotics.

Symptoms (Warning Signs) of Pneumonia

Symptoms include the following. You may or may not get all these warning signs before you become sick.

  • Fever – as high as 105 F
  • Cough with bloody, greenish or yellow mucus
  • Chills
  • Tiredness
  • Lack of appetite
  • Sharp chest pain especially when you cough or take a deep breath
  • Fever and sweating
  • Lips and fingernails turning blue
  • Confusion especially in the elderly
  • Very fast heartbeat and shortness of breath
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

Pneumonia in Children

Pneumonia in children can range from mild to moderate to severe and the symptoms will progressively become more serious depending on the severity of the illness. Below are some of the symptoms you need to watch for in your children if you suspect they may have this lung infection.

  • Cough and sore throat
  • Fever and nasal congestion
  • Diarrhea and lack of appetite
  • Tiredness or lack of energy
  • Sweating, chills and flushed skin
  • Wheezing and difficulty breathing
  • Paleness
  • Being limp or lethargic
  • Crying more than usual
  • Feeding poorly and vomiting
  • Being irritable or restless

Causes of Pneumonia

There are several things that can cause pneumonia, and even healthy people can develop the illness. You can acquire the lung infection in your daily life or while you are being treated for other illnesses in a healthcare setting.

Through Daily Activities

This form of pneumonia may develop as you are living your day-to-day life outside of a healthcare institution. There are different types of community-acquired pneumonia:

Through a Virus

Viral Pneumonia occurs when the lung infection is caused by a virus, such as a cold, influenza, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This is the most common cause of pneumonia in children under the age of two. While this is a mild type of pneumonia for most people, it can turn into a serious health issue.

Bacterial Pneumonia

Bacterial pneumonia affects one lobe of the lung and can be caused by different types of bacteria. It may develop after you have been sick with another illness, but it can also occur on its own. You may also become infected by bacteria-like organisms, which can cause a mild form of the disease.

Fungal Pneumonia

Bird droppings and soil contain fungi, which can cause the infection if you have a weakened immune system or if you have breathed in the organisms.

Aspiration Pneumonia

If you inhale saliva, vomit, food, or drink into your lungs, you may develop aspiration pneumonia. The aspiration may occur due to a brain injury, illness, or the use of drugs or alcohol.

Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia

This type of infection is caused by bacteria that are present in outpatient clinics or long-term care facilities. These can be difficult to treat with antibiotics because the bacteria are often resistant to antibiotics.

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Some people develop lung infections while they are being treated in a hospital for another illness. Like health care-acquired infection, it can be difficult to treat.

When to Seek Emergency Room Treatment for Pneumonia

If you suspect that you have the disease, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. The earlier the infection is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Go to a 24-hour emergency center immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing up blood

If you are experiencing symptoms of pneumonia, visit one of our emergency rooms in Houston, Austin or College Station. Our emergency rooms (ER) are open 24/7 to diagnose and treat most medical emergencies.

What Causes Pneumonia? | American Lung Association

Pneumonia can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi in the air we breathe. Identifying the cause of your pneumonia can be an important step in getting the proper treatment.

Bacteria

The most common type of bacterial pneumonia is called pneumococcal pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae germ that normally lives in the upper respiratory tract. It infects over 900,000 Americans every year.

Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own or develop after you’ve had a viral cold or the flu. Bacterial pneumonia often affects just one part, or lobe, of a lung. When this happens, the condition is called lobar pneumonia. Those at greatest risk for bacterial pneumonia include people recovering from surgery, people with respiratory disease or viral infection and people who have weakened immune systems.

Some types of bacteria cause what is known as “atypical” pneumonia, including:

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a tiny wide-spread bacterium that usually infects people younger than 40 years old, especially those living and working in crowded conditions. The illness is often mild enough to go undetected and is sometimes referred to as walking pneumonia.
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae, which commonly causes upper respiratory infections year-round, but can also result in a mild form of pneumonia.
  • Legionella pneumophila, which causes a dangerous form of pneumonia called Legionnaire’s disease. Unlike other bacterial pneumonias, Legionella is not passed from person to person. Outbreaks of the disease have been linked to exposure to contaminated water from cooling towers, whirlpool spas, and outdoor fountains.

These bacteria are referred to as “atypical” because pneumonia caused by these organisms might have slightly different symptoms, appear different on a chest X-ray, or respond to different antibiotics than the typical bacteria that cause pneumonia. Even though these infections are called “atypical,” they are not uncommon.

Viruses

Viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract may also cause pneumonia.  The influenza virus is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in adults. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)  is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in young children. Most viral pneumonias are not serious and last a shorter time than bacterial pneumonia.

Viral pneumonia caused by the influenza virus may be severe and sometimes fatal. The virus invades the lungs and multiplies; however, there are almost no physical signs of lung tissue becoming filled with fluid. This pneumonia is most serious in people who have pre-existing heart or lung disease and pregnant women. Read about the connection between the flu and pneumonia.

Viral pneumonias may be complicated by a secondary invasion of bacteria, with all the typical symptoms of bacterial pneumonia.

Fungi

Fungal pneumonia is most common in people with chronic health problems or weakened immune systems, and in people who are exposed to large doses of certain fungi from contaminated soil or bird droppings.

Pneumocystis pneumoniais a serious fungal infection caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. It occurs in people who have weak immune systems due to HIV/AIDS or the long-term use of medicines that suppress their immune systems, such as those used to treat cancer or manage organ transplants.

The following are three fungi that occur in the soil in some parts of the United States and can cause some people to get pneumonia.

  • Coccidioidomycosis. This fungus is found in Southern California and the desert Southwest. It is the cause of valley fever.
  • Histoplasmosis. This fungus is found in the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys.
  • Cryptococcus. This fungus is found throughout the United States in bird droppings and soil contaminated with bird droppings.

Pneumonia – Walking Pneumonia – Treatment

Pneumonia treatment

Treatment for pneumonia depends on several factors. These include what caused your pneumonia, how severe your symptoms are, how healthy you are overall, and your age.

For bacterial pneumonia, your doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics. Most of your symptoms should improve within a few days. A cough can last for several weeks. Be sure to follow your doctor’s directions carefully. Take all the antibiotic medicine that your doctor prescribes. If you don’t, some bacteria may stay in your body. This can cause your pneumonia to come back. It can also increase your risk of antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics don’t work to treat viral infections. If you have viral pneumonia, your doctor will likely talk to you about ways to treat your symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are available to lower fever, relieve pain, and ease your cough. However, some coughing is okay because it can help clear your lungs. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you take a cough suppressant.

If a fungus is causing your pneumonia, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medicine.

If your case of pneumonia is severe, you may need to be hospitalized. If you are experiencing shortness of breath, you may be given oxygen to help your breathing. You might also receive antibiotics intravenously (through an IV). People who have weakened immune systems, heart disease or lung conditions, and people who were already very sick before developing pneumonia are most likely to be hospitalized. Babies, young children, and adults who are 65 years of age and older are also at increased risk.

What can I do at home to feel better?

In addition to taking any antibiotics and/or medicine your doctor prescribes, you should also:

  • Get lots of rest. Rest will help your body fight the infection.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Fluids will keep you hydrated. They can help loosen the mucus in your lungs. Try water, warm tea, and clear soups.
  • Stop smoking if you smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. Smoke can make your symptoms worse. Smoking also increases your risk of developing pneumonia and other lung problems in the future. You should also avoid lit fireplaces or other areas where the air may not be clean.
  • Stay home from school or work until your symptoms go away. This usually means waiting until your fever breaks and you aren’t coughing up mucus. Ask your doctor when it’s okay for you to return to school or work.
  • Use a cool-mist humidifier or take a warm bath. This will help clear your lungs and make it easier for you to breathe.

Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications

What Is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can range from mild to so severe that you have to go to the hospital.

It happens when an infection causes the air sacs in your lungs (your doctor will call them alveoli) to fill with fluid or pus. That can make it hard for you to breathe in enough oxygen to reach your bloodstream.

Anyone can get this lung infection. But infants younger than age 2 and people over age 65 are at higher risk. That’s because their immune systems might not be strong enough to fight it.

You can get pneumonia in one or both lungs. You can also have it and not know it. Doctors call this walking pneumonia. Causes include bacteria, viruses, and fungi.  If your pneumonia results from bacteria or a virus, you can spread it to someone else. 

Lifestyle habits, like smoking cigarettes and drinking too much alcohol, can also raise your chances of getting pneumonia.

Symptoms of Pneumonia

Your symptoms can vary depending on what’s causing your pneumonia, your age, and your overall health. They usually develop over several days.

Common pneumonia symptoms include:

  • Chest pain when you breathe or cough
  • Cough that produces phlegm or mucus
  • Fatigue and loss of appetite
  • Fever, sweating, and chills
  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Shortness of breath

Along with these symptoms, older adults and people with weak immune systems might be confused or have changes in mental awareness, or they might have a lower-than-usual body temperature.

Newborns and infants may not show any signs of infection. Or they might vomit, have a fever and a cough, and seem restless or tired.

If you have a new cough, fever, or shortness of breath, call your doctor to ask about whether it could be COVID-19. Illness with the new coronavirus can also lead to pneumonia.

Causes of Pneumonia

Bacteria, viruses, or fungi can cause pneumonia.

Common causes include:

  • Flu viruses
  • Cold viruses
  • RSV virus (the top cause of pneumonia in babies age 1 or younger)
  • Bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Some people who are in the hospital get “ventilator-associated pneumonia” if they got the infection while using a ventilator, a machine that helps you breathe.

If you get pneumonia while you’re in a hospital and aren’t on a ventilator, that’s called “hospital-acquired” pneumonia. But most people get “community-acquired pneumonia,” which means they didn’t get it in a hospital.

Pneumonia Diagnosis

Your doctor will start with questions about your symptoms and your medical history, like whether you smoke and whether you’ve been around sick people at home, school, or work. Then, they’ll listen to your lungs. If you have pneumonia, they might hear cracking, bubbling, or rumbling sounds when you breathe in.

If your doctor thinks you might have pneumonia, they’ll probably give you tests, including:

  • Blood tests to look for signs of a bacterial infection
  • A chest X-ray to find the infection in your lungs and how far it’s spread
  • Pulse oximetry to measure the level of oxygen in your blood
  • A sputum test to check the fluid in your lungs for the cause of an infection

If your symptoms started in the hospital or you have other health problems, your doctor might give you more tests, such as:

  • An arterial blood gas test to measure the oxygen in a small amount of blood taken from one of your arteries
  • Bronchoscopy to check your airways for blockages or other problems
  • A CT scan to get a more detailed image of your lungs
  • A pleural fluid culture, in which the doctor removes a small amount of fluid from the tissues around your lungs to look for bacteria that might cause pneumonia

Pneumonia Complications

Pneumonia can have complications, including:

  • Bacteremia, in which bacteria spread into your blood. This can cause septic shock and organ failure.
  • Trouble breathing, which might mean you need to use a breathing machine while your lungs heal.
  • Fluid buildup between the layers of tissue that line your lungs and chest cavity. This fluid can also become infected.
  • Lung abscess, when a pocket of pus forms inside or around your lung.

Pneumonia Treatment

Your doctor can tell you which treatment is right for you.

If you have bacterial pneumonia, you’ll get antibiotics. Make sure you take all of the medicine your doctor gives you, even if you start to feel better before you’re through with it.

If you have viral pneumonia, antibiotics won’t help. You’ll need to rest, drink a lot of fluids, and take medicine for your fever.

If your symptoms are severe or if you have other conditions that make you more likely to have complications, your doctor may send you to the hospital. 

With any kind of pneumonia, recovery will take time. You’re going to need lots of rest. You might need a week off your usual routines, and you could still feel tired for a month.

Pneumonia | Cigna

Topic Overview

What is pneumonia?

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks with treatment. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.

You can get pneumonia in your daily life, such as at school or work. This is called community-associated pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a hospital or nursing home. This is called healthcare-associated pneumonia. It may be more severe because you already are ill. This topic focuses on pneumonia you get in your daily life.

What causes pneumonia?

Germs called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia.

Pneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it harder for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of pneumonia may include:

  • Cough. You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood.
  • Fever, chills, and sweating.
  • Fast breathing and feeling short of breath.
  • Chest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in.
  • Fast heartbeat.
  • Feeling very tired or very weak.

When you have less severe symptoms, your doctor may call this “walking pneumonia.”

Older adults may have different, fewer, or milder symptoms. They may not have a fever. Or they may have a cough but not bring up mucus. The main sign of pneumonia in older adults may be a change in how well they think. Confusion or delirium is common. Or, if they already have a lung disease, that disease may get worse.

Symptoms caused by viruses are the same as those caused by bacteria. But they may come on slowly and often are not as obvious or as bad.

How is pneumonia diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical exam. He or she may order a chest X-ray and a complete blood count (CBC). This is usually enough for your doctor to know if you have pneumonia. You may need more tests if you have bad symptoms, are an older adult, or have other health problems. In general, the sicker you are, the more tests you may need.

Your doctor may also test mucus from your lungs to find out if bacteria are causing your pneumonia. Finding out what is causing your pneumonia can help your doctor choose the best treatment for you. However, often the organism can’t be found and a broad-spectrum antibiotic may be given.

How is it treated?

Antibiotics are the usual treatment, because the organism may not be found. But if the pneumonia is caused by a virus, antivirals may be given. Sometimes, antibiotics may be used to prevent complications.

Antibiotics usually cure pneumonia caused by bacteria. Be sure to take the antibiotics exactly as instructed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of antibiotics.

Pneumonia can make you feel very sick. But after you take antibiotics, you should start to feel much better, although you will probably not be back to normal for several weeks. Call your doctor if you do not start to feel better after 2 to 3 days of antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you feel worse.

There are things you can do to feel better during your treatment. Get plenty of rest and sleep, and drink lots of liquids. Do not smoke. If your cough keeps you awake at night, talk to your doctor about using cough medicine.

You may need to go to the hospital if you have bad symptoms, a weak immune system, or another serious illness.

How can you prevent pneumonia?

Experts recommend immunization for children and adults. Children get the pneumococcal vaccine as part of their routine shots. Two different types of pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for people ages 65 and older. If you smoke, or you have a long-term health problem, it’s a good idea to get a pneumococcal vaccine. It may not keep you from getting pneumonia. But if you do get pneumonia, you probably won’t be as sick. You can also get an influenza vaccine to prevent the flu, because sometimes people get pneumonia after having the flu.

You can also lower your chances of getting pneumonia by staying away from people who have the flu, respiratory symptoms, or chickenpox. You may get pneumonia after you have one of these illnesses. Wash your hands often. This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.

Pneumonia (for Teens) – Nemours Kidshealth

You may associate pneumonia with dramatic movie scenes involving prolonged hospital stays, oxygen tents, and family members whispering in bedside huddles. It’s true that pneumonia can be serious. But more often pneumonia is an infection that can be easily treated at home without having to go to the hospital.

What Is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia (pronounced: noo-MOW-nyuh) is an infection of the lungs. When someone has pneumonia, lung tissue can fill with pus and other fluid, which makes it difficult for oxygen in the lung’s air sacs (alveoli) to reach the bloodstream. With pneumonia, a person may have difficulty breathing and have a cough and fever; occasionally, chest or abdominal pain and vomiting are symptoms, too.

Pneumonia is often caused by viruses, such as the influenza virus (flu) and adenovirus. Other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus, are common causes of pneumonia in young kids and babies.

Bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia, too. People with bacterial pneumonia are usually sicker than those with viral pneumonia, but they can be treated with antibiotic medications.

You might have heard the terms “double pneumonia” or “walking pneumonia.” Double pneumonia simply means that the infection is in both lungs. It’s common for pneumonia to affect both lungs, so don’t worry if your doctor says this is what you have — it doesn’t mean you’re twice as sick.

Walking pneumonia refers to pneumonia that is mild enough that you may not even know you have it. Walking pneumonia (also called atypical pneumonia because it’s different from the typical bacterial pneumonia) is common in teens and is often caused by a tiny microorganism, Mycoplasma pneumoniae (pronounced: my-co-PLAZ-ma noo-MO-nee-ay). Like the typical bacterial pneumonia, walking pneumonia also can be treated with antibiotics.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms?

It’s common for a person with pneumonia to start out with something milder like a cough or sore throat — which also can happen in other infections. But pneumonia is a bit worse because the infection goes down into the lungs.

A person with pneumonia might have these symptoms:

  • fever (usually a temperature above 101°F/38.5°C)
  • chills
  • cough
  • very fast breathing (a person might use the belly or neck muscles to help him or her breathe)
  • wheezing
  • trouble breathing
  • chest or abdominal pain
  • loss of appetite
  • exhaustion
  • vomiting and dehydration

When pneumonia is caused by bacteria, a person tends to become sick quickly, develop a high fever, and have difficulty breathing. When it’s caused by a virus, the illness comes on more gradually and might be less severe.

Someone’s symptoms can help the doctor identify the type of pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumoniae, for example, often causes headaches, sore throats, and rash in addition to the symptoms listed above.

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Can I Prevent Pneumonia?

The routine vaccinations that most people receive as kids help prevent certain types of pneumonia and other infections. If you have a chronic illness, such as sickle cell disease, you may have received extra vaccinations and disease-preventing antibiotics to help prevent pneumonia and other infections caused by bacteria.

People should get a pneumococcal vaccination if they have diseases that affect their immune system (like diabetes, HIV infection, or cancer), are 65 years or older, or are in other high-risk groups. Depending on the bugs that are likely to affect them, these people also may get antibiotics to prevent pneumonia, as well as antiviral medicine to prevent or lessen the effects of viral pneumonia.

Doctors recommend that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu shot. That’s because someone with the flu could then come down with pneumonia. Call your doctor’s office or check your local health department to see when these vaccines are available.

Because pneumonia is often caused by germs, a good way to prevent it is to keep your distance from anyone you know who has pneumonia or other respiratory infections. Use separate drinking glasses and eating utensils; wash your hands often with warm, soapy water; and avoid touching used tissues and paper towels.

You also can stay strong and help avoid some of the illnesses that might lead to pneumonia by eating as healthily as possible, getting a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night, and not smoking.

How Long Does It Last?

It takes a certain amount of time to start to feel sick after getting exposed to a germ. This length of time is called the incubation period, and it depends on many things, especially which bug is causing the illness.

With influenza pneumonia, for example, someone may become sick as soon as 12 hours or as long as 3 days after exposure to the flu virus. But with walking pneumonia, a person may not feel it until 2 to 3 weeks after becoming infected.

Most types of pneumonia clear up within a week or two, although a cough can linger for several weeks more. In severe cases, it may take longer to completely recover.

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When Should I Call My Doctor?

If you think you may have pneumonia, tell a parent or other adult and be sure you see a doctor. Pay attention to your breathing; if you have chest pain or trouble breathing or if your lips or fingers look blue, go to a doctor’s office or to a hospital emergency department right away.

How Is Pneumonia Treated?

If doctors think a person has pneumonia, they will do a physical exam and might order a chest X-ray and blood tests. People with bacterial or atypical pneumonia will probably be given antibiotics to take at home. The doctor also will recommend getting lots of rest and drinking plenty of fluids.

Some people with pneumonia need to be hospitalized to get better — usually babies, young kids, and people older than 65. However, hospital care may be needed for a teen who:

  • already has immune system problems
  • has cystic fibrosis
  • is dangerously dehydrated or is vomiting a lot and can’t keep fluids and medicine down
  • has had pneumonia many times
  • has skin that’s blue or pale, which is a sign that the lungs are not getting enough oxygen.

When pneumonia patients are hospitalized, treatment might include intravenous (IV) antibiotics (delivered through a needle inserted into a vein) and respiratory therapy (breathing treatments). In more severe cases, people might need to go to the intensive care unit (ICU).

How Can I Help Myself Feel Better?

If your doctor has prescribed medicine, follow the directions carefully.

You may feel better in a room with a humidifier, which increases the moisture in the air and soothes irritated lungs. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, especially if you have a fever. If you have a fever and feel uncomfortable, ask the doctor whether you can take over-the-counter (OTC) medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring it down. But don’t take any medicine without checking first with your doctor — a cough suppressant, for example, may not allow your lungs to clear themselves of mucus.

And finally, be sure to rest. This is a good time to sleep, watch TV, read, and lay low. If you treat your body right, it will repair itself and you’ll be back to normal in no time.

Pneumonia 101: Signs and Symptoms

What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill with fluid. This fluid buildup makes it hard for oxygen to enter the bloodstream, creating the symptoms of pneumonia. Viruses and bacteria are the main causes of pneumonia, but on rarer occasions fungus and parasites can cause an infection as well.
During or after a virus like a cold or the flu, your immune system is more susceptible to additional infections, which is why pneumonia can be a flu-related complication to watch for.
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia
Depending on the cause of pneumonia, symptoms can come on quickly, or more gradually. Symptoms include:

  • A “productive” cough, meaning mucus (fluid) from the lungs comes up with the cough. Sometimes mucus can be a greenish color, or tinged slightly with blood.
  • Fever
  • Feeling short of breath; fast, shallow breathing
  • Chest pain that gets worse when coughing
  • General feeling of tiredness and feeling weak

Sometimes when symptoms are slower to come on and are less severe, this can be a sign of walking pneumonia. Walking pneumonia is a less severe form of pneumonia, but one that still needs to be evaluated by a medical provider.
How is pneumonia diagnosed and treated?
Pneumonia can lead to serious complications, so early diagnosis and treatment is critical. Pneumonia is typically diagnosed by listening to the patient’s lungs, and/or via a chest X-ray to look for inflammation in the lungs. PhysicianOne Urgent Care has X-ray services available every day should you need them, and our team is able to interpret X-ray results during your visit for a faster diagnosis.
Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing any further complications. Treatments will vary depending on whether the infection is viral or bacterial. Antibiotics may be used to treat bacterial pneumonia, but will not help treat an infection caused by a virus.
When diagnosed at the start of symptoms, the prognosis for pneumonia in otherwise healthy adults and children is very good, and with proper treatment generally clears in 2-3 weeks.
If you or someone in your family is experiencing symptoms of pneumonia, it is important to seek medical care early. PhysicianOne Urgent Care centers are open 7 days/week with experienced providers and team members on staff to help diagnose and treat pneumonia and other upper respiratory infections.

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Pneumonia in children: How Parents Can Recognize Symptoms and What to Do

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MOSCOW, December 30 – RIA Novosti.Pneumonia is an acute respiratory illness that affects the lungs. How to recognize the signs of a disease in a child and how to treat it – in the material RIA Novosti. Symptoms of pneumonia Pneumonia is an acute respiratory disease of the lower respiratory tract, which is also called pneumonia. In minors, immunity is not yet sufficiently developed, and for babies under 5 years of age, pathology can be especially dangerous. The most typical symptoms of pneumonia in children: Sometimes the symptoms may not be so bright – low-grade fever and mild cough.Infants are characterized by refusal of breast or mixture, diarrhea, the baby often spits up. The daily routine is disrupted – the child either constantly sleeps, or, conversely, refuses to sleep, is capricious. The specialist will decide whether it is possible to treat pneumonia at home or it is necessary to admit the child to the hospital. Indications for hospitalization: Causes and causative agents of pneumonia Due to the occurrence, two types of pneumonia are distinguished. Primary – caused by direct contact with microorganisms or viruses-pathogens. Secondary – developed against the background of certain congenital and chronic diseases – bronchial pathology, chest deformities, etc.e. The final diagnosis for symptoms of pneumonia in a child can be established only by an X-ray of the lungs. A general blood test will determine the type of pathogen, a virus or a bacterium. In case of bacterial pneumonia, the doctor prescribes antibiotics. If a specific drug does not work within 2-3 days (when treating pneumonia in a child, the symptoms are not relieved, the body temperature does not decrease), it can be replaced with another, but in each case it is decided individually. The course of antibiotics usually lasts 7 to 10 days.Viral pneumonia is characterized by mild symptoms. Its causative agents are influenza viruses, parainfluenza, adenoviruses, rhinoviruses, measles and chickenpox viruses. Maria Maslova, pediatrician-pulmonologist at the RebenOK children’s clinic, explained to RIA Novosti that antibiotics are also used for viral pneumonia. in its pure form, this type of disease is rare. At a high temperature, to reduce it, the use of antipyretic drugs is indicated, to dilute sputum and make it easier to separate – expectorant and mucolytic drugs, which help the bronchi to clear accumulated mucus.With pneumonia, a person sweats a lot, so it is necessary to replenish the loss of fluid with plenty of drink. With pneumonia, the child should not lie down all the time, notes Maria Maslova. Complications of pneumonia Late access to a doctor or an incorrectly prescribed course of treatment is fraught with complications. Among them: pleurisy – the accumulation of fluid in the lungs; pulmonary abscess – stagnation of pus in the respiratory system; sepsis – blood poisoning; heart disease; anemia. Stories about the course of pneumonia in a child on forums on the Internet contain such stories.Prevention of pneumonia To reduce the risk of developing pathology, hardening should be carried out, the diet should include the necessary vitamins and minerals. Respiratory and viral diseases should be treated in a timely manner, hypothermia should be avoided in the cold season and dressed for the weather, it is important to observe the ventilation and cleaning regime. To prevent pneumonia in children during an increase in incidence, contact with sick people should be avoided and a mask should be worn, and hand hygiene should be observed. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor.Also, the child should get all the necessary vaccinations. Computed tomography of the chest organs Usually, if pneumonia is suspected, the patient is taken with an x-ray. If fluorography shows signs of the disease in children with pneumonia that require further study, the next stage of the examination is a CT scan of the chest. Computed tomography is prescribed to identify complications and to choose further treatment tactics. This method is more informative and allows you to more accurately visualize lesions and pathological processes in the lungs.The doctor may refer the patient to CT if the treatment fails and the disease becomes protracted.Incorrect treatment for ARVI According to some reports, up to 90% of pneumonia in children occurs as a complication of a viral infection (ARVI, influenza, etc.) ). Sometimes, when a child is sick with ARVI, parents “beg” antibiotics to prevent pneumonia. Doctor and TV presenter Yevgeny Komarovsky warns against taking antibiotics for a viral infection in order to avoid complications – this can lead to the opposite effect.

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MOSCOW, December 30 – RIA Novosti. Pneumonia is an acute respiratory illness that affects the lungs. How to recognize the signs of a disease in a child and how to treat it – in the material RIA Novosti.

Symptoms of pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory disease of the lower respiratory tract, also called pneumonia. In minors, immunity is not yet sufficiently developed, and for babies under 5 years of age, pathology can be especially dangerous.

November 12, 2020, 09:45

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The most typical symptoms of pneumonia in children:

  • the temperature rises to 39 °;

  • wheezing in the lungs;

  • pale skin;

  • shortness of breath;

  • Older children may spit out phlegm, which is sometimes rusty;

  • sweating;

  • with pneumonia in children, symptoms are supplemented by signs of intoxication – weakness, lethargy, lethargy, lack of appetite, headache, nausea.

  • In severe cases, signs of pneumonia in a child include a cough, accompanied by chest pain.

Sometimes the symptoms may not be so bright – low-grade fever and mild cough. Infants are characterized by refusal of breast or mixture, diarrhea, the baby often spits up.

The daily routine is violated – the child either constantly sleeps, or, conversely, refuses to sleep, is capricious.

If symptoms appear, you need to go to the clinic, and if your body temperature is high, call a doctor at home.Signs of pneumonia in children can only be accurately recognized by a doctor, since the disease can “disguise” itself as “ordinary” ARVI, ARI.

The specialist will decide if the pneumonia can be treated at home or if the child needs to be admitted to the hospital. Indications for hospitalization:

  • age up to 1 year;

  • severe form of pathology;

  • complications;

  • lesion of a large area of ​​the lung.

Causes and causative agents of pneumonia

Due to the occurrence, two types of pneumonia are distinguished.Primary – caused by direct contact with microorganisms or viruses-pathogens. Secondary – developed against the background of certain congenital and chronic diseases – bronchial pathology, chest deformities, etc.

The final diagnosis for symptoms of pneumonia in a child can be established only by an X-ray of the lungs. A general blood test will determine the type of pathogen, whether it is a virus or a bacterium.

13 November 2020, 17:04 Spread of coronavirus Myasnikov told how to reduce the risk of pneumonia

With bacterial pneumonia, the doctor prescribes antibiotics.If a specific drug does not work within 2-3 days (when treating pneumonia in a child, the symptoms are not relieved, the body temperature does not decrease), it can be replaced with another, but in each case it is decided individually. The course of antibiotics usually lasts 7 to 10 days.

Viral pneumonia is characterized by mild symptoms. Its causative agents are influenza viruses, parainfluenza, adenoviruses, rhinoviruses, measles and chickenpox viruses.

Pediatrician-pulmonologist of the children’s clinic “RebenOK” Maria Maslova explained to RIA Novosti that antibiotics are also used for viral pneumonia, i.e.This type of disease is rare in its pure form.

November 9, 2020, 20:53 Spread of coronavirus Doctor Komarovsky dispelled the myths about pneumonia

At high temperatures, antipyretic drugs are shown to reduce it, expectorant and mucolytic drugs that help the bronchi to clear accumulated mucus are shown to dilute sputum and make it easier to separate. With pneumonia, a person sweats a lot, so it is necessary to replenish the loss of fluid with plenty of drinking.

With pneumonia, the child should not lie down all the time, notes Maria Maslova.

– This impairs the “ventilation” in the lungs. If it is bad, you should rest more, at the stage of recovery you can take a walk. Pneumonia is a disease transmitted by airborne droplets; it is very difficult to get infected through objects. Accordingly, the isolation of the patient, ventilation, the use of ultraviolet irradiators-recirculators are shown, – the expert explained.

Complications of pneumonia

Late access to a doctor or an incorrectly prescribed course of treatment is fraught with complications.Among them: pleurisy – the accumulation of fluid in the lungs; pulmonary abscess – stagnation of pus in the respiratory system; sepsis – blood poisoning; heart disease; anemia. Stories about the course of pneumonia in a child on forums on the Internet contain such stories.

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Prevention of pneumonia

To reduce the risk of developing pathology, hardening should be carried out, the diet should include the necessary vitamins and minerals.Respiratory and viral diseases should be treated in a timely manner, hypothermia should be avoided in the cold season and dressed for the weather, it is important to observe the ventilation and cleaning regime.

To prevent pneumonia in children during an increase in morbidity, contact with sick people should be avoided and a mask should be worn, and hand hygiene should be observed. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor.

“The complex of preventive measures that is currently used against COVID-19 is relevant for all respiratory diseases, including community-acquired pneumonia,” noted in Rospotrebnadzor.

Also, the child should get all the necessary vaccinations.

Computed tomography of the chest organs

Usually, if pneumonia is suspected, an X-ray is taken. If fluorography shows signs of the disease in children with pneumonia that require further study, the next stage of the examination is a CT scan of the chest.

Computed tomography is prescribed to identify complications and to select further treatment tactics.This method is more informative and allows you to more accurately visualize lesions and pathological processes in the lungs.

The doctor may refer the patient to CT if the treatment fails and the disease becomes protracted.

December 15, 2020, 09:11

Moscow opened a service for assessing the severity of pneumonia by blood test

Incorrect treatment for ARVI

According to some reports, up to 90% of pneumonia in children occurs as a complication of a viral infection (ARVI, influenza etc.etc.). Sometimes, when a child is sick with ARVI, parents “beg” antibiotics to prevent pneumonia. Doctor and TV presenter Yevgeny Komarovsky warns against taking antibiotics for a viral infection in order to avoid complications – this can lead to the opposite effect. 90,000 What You Need to Know About Pneumonia – Society

World Pneumonia Day is celebrated on 12 November.

In spite of everything, pneumonia, or pneumonia, remains an extremely common disease.In 2016, there were 197 million cases worldwide and 1.2 million people died. Pneumonia is especially dangerous for young children and the elderly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia was responsible for 15% of deaths under the age of five in 2017. Most of the children died in poor developing countries where they did not receive the care and treatment they needed. In Russia, according to Rosstat, 526 children and adolescents and more than 26 thousand adults died of pneumonia at the same time. In total, more than 671 thousand people were ill with pneumonia in 2017 in Russia.people, but in recent years the dynamics are improving.

The main danger of pneumonia is that the infection usually spreads by airborne droplets (it is almost always caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi), so Rospotrebnadzor recommends canceling measures and introducing quarantine in educational institutions to stop the disease. Another danger is that pneumonia can easily be mistaken for the flu or the common cold.

The source of infection is a sick person with signs of respiratory tract disease or with an asymptomatic course of the disease.Therefore, the threat exists everywhere, and it is difficult to predict the disease

Denis Bukhantsev

Leading consultant in laboratory medicine, Center for Molecular Diagnostics, Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Rospotrebnadzor

TASS recalls how to reduce the risk of getting sick and prevent the severe consequences of pneumonia.

Pneumonia can be easily confused with the flu or cold, many of the symptoms are the same:

  • fever, chills;
  • fatigue and weakness;
  • cough at first dry and then wet with profuse expectoration;
  • shortness of breath on exertion;
  • Possible chest pain when trying to take a deep breath.

It is therefore important to see a doctor for these symptoms. Correct diagnosis and treatment can help cure pneumonia and avoid serious complications.

Doctors note that the probability of getting sick by 70% depends on the lifestyle. “The normal immune system controls everything. As soon as immunity decreases, there is a high probability that the bacteria that are already in the respiratory tract, oral cavity, can become the beginning of the disease,” says Denis Bukhantsev.

Prevention of pneumonia coincides with the same measures that doctors recommend for acute respiratory viral infections and influenza epidemics.There is no specific vaccine for pneumonia. But you can reduce the risks by getting pneumococcal vaccinations, preventive flu shots. They will not protect against pneumonia, but they will make it easier to carry the disease.

Comprehensive program “Pneumonia”

How to recognize “silent” pneumonia in coronavirus and competently prepare for treatment? Pneumonia is a dangerous respiratory disease.

COVID pneumonia is often referred to as “silent” because it is difficult to detect but is rapidly progressing.

Self-medication for pneumonia can be deadly!

What do doctors recommend to do to avoid overlooking this insidious disease at an early stage?

At the first alarming symptoms – shortness of breath, dry cough, feeling tired, fever necessary: ​​

  • Do pulse oximetry, that is, measure the degree of oxygen saturation in the blood.A decrease in indicators below 95% is alarming, and below 93% is an indication for emergency hospitalization.
  • to do a computed tomography of the chest organs! In the diagnosis of pneumonia, it has almost 100% reliability.

So, if pneumonia is confirmed or you have symptoms of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor!

Reception in the box is carried out by doctors:

Rules and safety measures:

Enhanced security measures have been taken in the box for both medical personnel and patients:

  • admission of patients is carried out strictly by appointment
  • after each patient disinfectant treatment of the room is carried out
  • appointments are carried out in the presence of only one patient and a doctor
  • the doctor is equipped with a special protective uniform
  • contactless form of payment applies *

In order for you to be prescribed a full and effective treatment as soon as possible, the doctors of the Kontrakt clinic have developed a special complex of laboratory diagnostics “Pneumonia”, so that at the first visit the patient will provide the doctor with all the necessary examinations – computed tomography and laboratory tests.In this case, the doctor will be able to immediately assess the nature and degree of pathology, identify possible contraindications and prescribe the necessary treatment.


Complex program “Pneumonia”:

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Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation No. 5 Pneumonia is a severe infectious lung disease. It usually affects people with weakened immune systems (eg, people with diabetes, alcoholism, HIV infection) or develops as a result of infection with a highly pathogenic strain of the influenza virus. Also, pneumonia can occur as a result of prolonged horizontal lying in chronically ill patients.Pneumonia can be complicated by an acute viral infection in the legs.

Causes of pneumonia

Bacterial flora, especially streptococci, or viruses are often the cause. Bacterial pneumonia can develop after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold or flu. In about 50% of cases, pneumonia is caused by a virus.
In some cases, the causative agents are mycoplasmas – microorganisms with the properties of both viruses and bacteria.
Fungi and parasites can be other causative agents of pneumonia, but this happens much less frequently.

Pneumonia symptoms

Symptoms of pneumonia can be similar to those of a cold or flu. Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia can appear both acutely and gradually. These include: fever, tremors, sharp chest pain, heavy sweating, cough with thick, reddish or greenish phlegm, rapid pulse and rapid breathing, cyanotic lips and nails. The feeling of shortness of breath is a common symptom of pneumonia.
Viral pneumonia is characterized by fever, dry cough, headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and severe shortness of breath.
The symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia are often similar to those of bacterial and viral pneumonia, but are usually less severe.

Complications of pneumonia

Pneumonia can be complicated by inflammation of the pleura (pleurisy), pulmonary edema, lung abscess (a cavity in the lung filled with pus), and breathing disorders.

What can you do

If you have symptoms similar to pneumonia, consult your doctor immediately.Before that, you can take an antipyretic agent, cough medicine.

See a doctor immediately or call your home in the following cases:

  • persistent cough, chest pain, fever;
  • A sharp deterioration in the general condition after a cold or flu;
  • chills, shortness of breath.

If pneumonia is suspected in people over 65 years of age, in people with chronic diseases or immunosuppression, children and pregnant women, you should immediately call a doctor who is likely to offer hospitalization.

What a doctor can do

A chest x-ray is taken to confirm the diagnosis. The pathogen is determined using a special blood and sputum test. When a bacterial or fungal infection is detected, antibiotic therapy and antifungal drugs are prescribed. With a viral nature – antiviral drugs.
In severe cases, the patient is admitted to the intensive care unit. In severe respiratory failure, oxygen therapy or artificial ventilation of the lungs with special breathing apparatus is performed.
Pneumonia also requires infusion-transfusion therapy (sometimes transfusion of blood components), artificial nutrition, and sometimes renal replacement therapy.

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Pneumonia: causes, types, symptoms, prevention

CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA

Bacterial flora, especially Streptococcus pneumoniae, are often the cause. Bacterial pneumonia can develop after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold or flu.In about 50% of cases, pneumonia is caused by a virus. Viral pneumonia is more common in winter and is usually not as severe as bacterial pneumonia.

In some cases, the causative agents are mycoplasmas – microorganisms with the properties of both viruses and bacteria.

Fungi and parasites can be other causative agents of pneumonia, but this happens much less frequently.

PNEUMONIA SYMPTOMS

Pneumonia symptoms may mimic those of a cold or flu.Depending on the etiology, pneumonia can have different symptoms.

Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia can appear both acutely and gradually.
These include: fever, tremors, sharp chest pain, profuse sweating, cough with thick, reddish or greenish phlegm, rapid pulse and rapid breathing, cyanotic lips and nails.

Viral pneumonia is characterized by fever, dry cough, headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue and severe shortness of breath.

Symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia are often similar to those of bacterial and viral pneumonia, but are usually less severe.

COMPLICATIONS OF PNEUMONIA

– pleural inflammation (pleurisy),
– pulmonary edema,
– lung abscess (cavity in the lung, filled with pus),
– breathing disorders.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Consult a physician immediately. Before that, you can take an antipyretic agent, suitable cough medicine.

Immediately see a doctor or call your home in the following cases:

– persistent cough, chest pain, fever;
– a sharp deterioration in the general condition after a cold or flu;
– chills, shortness of breath.

If pneumonia is suspected in persons over 65 years of age, in people with chronic diseases or with weakened immunity, children and pregnant women, a doctor should be called immediately, who is likely to offer hospitalization.

WHAT YOUR DOCTOR CAN DO

A chest x-ray is taken to confirm the diagnosis.The pathogen is determined using a special blood and sputum test. When a bacterial or fungal infection is detected, antibiotic therapy and antifungal drugs are prescribed.

In severe cases, the patient is referred to the hospital. In severe respiratory failure, oxygen therapy is given.

PREVENTION

– people over 65 and other risk groups are recommended to be vaccinated against some types of streptococcus (it is one of the most common pathogens),
– a special vaccine has been developed for children at risk (for example, patients with asthma),
– because pneumonia is common appears as a complication after influenza, annual flu vaccinations are also a preventive measure,
– wash your hands with soap as often as possible, for 15-30 seconds to remove microorganisms that can cause pneumonia,
– maintain the body’s resistance with a healthy diet, rest and exercise,
– do not smoke.Smoking reduces the natural resistance of the bronchi and lungs to respiratory infections.

Call an ambulance if, in front of your eyes, a person begins to choke, his nails and nasolabial triangle turn blue, you can hear heavy, hoarse breathing, difficulty swallowing.

Diagnosis of pneumonia | Health Clinic




Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or two lungs that occurs against the background of a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.The disease can lead to serious complications, up to and including death. Diagnosis of pneumonia is difficult due to the similarity of symptoms with the flu and the common cold.

Pneumonia symptoms


Inflammation of the lungs develops as a complication as a result of viral and bacterial infections. Some viruses are not recognized by the immune system, therefore, entering the respiratory tract, they affect the lung tissue.

Disease symptoms:
  • temperature rise to subfebrile numbers or to 39 ° C;
  • dry cough or with difficult sputum;
  • shortness of breath;
  • chest pain on breathing or coughing;
  • wheezing in the lungs;
  • weakness and drowsiness;
  • lack of appetite.

Symptoms for pneumonia are often blurred, and minimal signs may be present. In the absence of correct diagnosis, lung tissue is quickly affected, and pulmonary edema develops.

How quickly to respond to symptoms


If you suspect pneumonia, you should immediately seek medical attention. It is necessary to carry out diagnostic measures that will exclude or confirm pneumonia.It is not recommended to postpone a visit to a doctor for several days. Common SARS can cause pneumonia in a short time.

Where to diagnose pneumonia


In the diagnostic center “Clinic of Health” you can undergo a high-quality examination for pneumonia. Our medical complex has the lowest prices in Moscow, which will allow different social groups of the population to be examined for pneumonia.

When you contact our center, instrumental diagnostics are carried out on modern equipment, which allows you to get high-precision images.These include:


For an accurate diagnosis, it is recommended to additionally conduct laboratory tests:

  • Complete blood count.
  • Biochemical blood test.
  • Sputum culture for the pathogen.
  • Blood test for antibodies to mycoplasmas, chlamydia, legionella.


After conducting a comprehensive examination, it is important to visit an experienced pulmonologist who will be able to make an accurate diagnosis based on the tests.In our treatment center on Klimentovsky, 6, an experienced pulmonologist with more than 40 years of experience is receiving appointments.


We have the most affordable price for this type of diagnostics in Moscow! For this amount, you get a high-quality examination on a device of the highest international class, with a description from a doctor with 7 years of experience. The helpful staff will surround you with care and attention. We are located in the center of Moscow, 3 minutes walk from the metro!


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Preparation before diagnostics


General and biochemical blood tests must be performed on an empty stomach. No other special preparation for research is required.

When will the results be


Analyzes and results of CT, X-ray will be ready on the day of the diagnosis, blood and mucosa tests – within 2-4 days.After receiving the conclusions, pulmonologists with 40 years of experience will make an accurate diagnosis of the presence or absence of pneumonia.

What to do if pneumonia is confirmed


When pneumonia is confirmed, the pulmonologist will prescribe specific antibiotic therapy aimed at destroying all foci of inflammation. Complex therapy includes cough treatment, restoration of normal body temperature and restoration of respiratory activity.Medicines are selected depending on the stage of development of the disease and the type of causative agent of pneumonia.

In case of a severe course of the disease, the specialist will refer you to a hospital for treatment. It is important to start therapy in a timely manner in order to avoid the development of a lung abscess and serious respiratory disorders.

Prices for diagnostics of pneumonia

Special prices are valid for patients who applied to the clinic on their own – not through the portals for finding doctors and diagnostics.

Service name Price in rubles Price until 22.07.

CT of the chest organs

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Plain radiography of the lungs 1 projection

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CT of the chest (with multiphase bolus contrast enhancement)

17,000 8 190

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