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Pneumonia spread through air. The patient of pneumonia cough out the millions of bacteria. Some of them are inhaled by the people nearby. This may cause pneumonia in them. This inhalation of bacteria is preventad by use of surgical mask by other people. Thus use of surgical mask prevents spread of pneumonia.
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Would wearing a face mask the only way to prevent the spread of tuberculosis?
Yes
What action by the sitter is MOST likely to help prevent the spread of infection?
wearing a face mask in patient room
What personal protective equipment would you wear if your client had pneumonia?
gloves, surgical mask, goggles
Can you prevent pneumonia with spleen removal?
No, the spleen has nothing to do with pneumonia, which is a lung condition.
Why can pneumonia be deadly if not treated?
Pneumonia is not always fatal if left untreated. In fact, most cases are viral and will get better on their own. However, all types of pneumonia can be fatal if they are severe enough to prevent adequate exchanges of gasses (oxygen going in and carbon dioxide going out). In addition, bacterial pneumonia can spread to the blood and other organs and cause them to fail.
Does pneumonia spread from one peron to the other?
Sometimes.
Can laryngitis turn into pneumonia?
No, coughing helps prevent it.
How can you prevent a pneumonia?
Pneumonia puts you at the point of death, by making your heart flutter instead of beating. You might not be able to prevent it, but your mind might be strong enough to overcome it!
Can you get the form of pneumonia due to chlamydia due to having intercourse with someone infected?
A baby can have pneumonia due to chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria that causes the STD known as chlamydia. This type of pneumonia is not normally spread from the baby to others. A different bacteria, Chlamydia pneumonia, is a common cause of bronchitis and pneumonia, and can be contagious. It is spread through airborne transmission, not by sex.
How do you prevent hypostatic pneumonia?
Splint a patient's incisional area
Can vaccination against influenza prevent pneumonia?
Yearly vaccination against influenza can decrease the risk of pneumonia for certain patients
What were the main goals of the southeast Asia treaty organization and the organization of American states?
To prevent the spread of communism.
