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One of the complications of influenza is secondary pneumonia, it may be either viral pneumonia or it could be bacterial pneumonia taking advantage of the weakened state of the host.
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A Cold, the Flu or Walking Pneumonia?
Ever heard of Walking pneumonia? It�s actually the name given to a mild form of pneumonia, also known as atypical pneumonia. People who suffer from walking pneumonia don�t usually end up in the hospital or even confined to bed. Most report feeling as if they simply have a bad cold. Symptoms include:Fever and chillsCoughing in violent spasms/ no mucusHeadacheSore throatWeakness that holds on after other symptoms have vanished
Can you have the flu and pneumonia at the same time?
Yes, in fact that is one of the primary initial complications of the flu: a secondary bacterial pneumonia or sometimes a secondary viral pneumonia.
What is walking ammonia?
Do you mean walking pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung disease that usually makes you very sick and weak. Walking pneumonia is when you have pneumonia but are not so sick that you require to stay in the bed.
Which type of pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia?
walking pneumonia
How do you protect from pneumonia?
One of the best ways to protect yourself from Pneumonia is to get a flu shot since the flu is a common cause of Pneumonia. Another way to try to protect yourself from Pneuumonia is to get vaccinated for Pneumococcal Pneumonia.
How do you cure walking ammonia or pneumonia?
This ammonia is in a gas or liquid state? Most chemicals can not walk. You may be referring to Walking Pneumonia. Rest and antibiotics are the key there. It is also a misnomer. Walking Pneumonia is serious and you should not be walking around with it.
Difference in walking pneumonia and pneumonia?
i myself have had walking pneumonia and it is the same infection but with walking pneumonia you don't really feel all that ill. you caould just feel as though you have a cold and you can be walking around and carrying on as normal without knowing you had it. this doesn't mke it any less serious though.
Does flu immunization cover pneumonia?
Not directly. The flu shot will only prevent the specific type of viral influenza that the vaccine has been developed to prevent. Most pneumonia is due to bacterial infections and not viral, although viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia are both common secondary complications of influenza. So, in the sense of preventing the flu that might have a secondary complication of pneumonia, it could be somewhat effective but not assured. For better prevention of pneumonia, there is a pneumonia vaccine that can be received at the same time as the flu vaccine, which is often done in the elderly or those with underlying health problems, especially chronic lung or heart diseases.
Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?
Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.
What is M. pneumoniae also called?
This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia, or community-acquired pneumonia
Can flu shot and pneumonia shot be taken at same time?
I did and had no problems, plus, I had 3 others with those.
Is it safe to fly with walking pneumonia?
Flying with walking pneumonia can cause complications with other passengers. The walking pneumonia can be contagious. Also, flying high and for an extended amount of time eliminates a way to receive medical treatment or relief if needed.
