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What is the most common symptom of pneumonia?
Pneumonia normally starts off with flu like symptoms (a cough and fever).
What is a loud annoying hacking cough?
A loud, annoying, hacking cough is a symptom. It can be a symptom of cold, flu, bronchitis, walking pneumonia, or full blown pneumonia. It can be a symptom of a lung condition-- such as a blood clot, embolism, cancer, or just a localized infection in the lung/s. See your doctor; it's likely viral or bacterial.
Why after treatment from pneumonia am I still coughing up white mucus?
It takes a long time for the lung tissue to heal after pneumonia. The white mucus is not a symptom of infection but rather the healing process. If the mucous changes to more yellow or green then you may want to consult your doctor.
Common Symptoms of Pneumonia?
If you have pneumonia, it is important for you to seek medical treatment as soon as possible; otherwise, your condition could get much worse. By looking for these common symptoms of pneumonia, you can determine if you need to seek medical assistance or not. Cough Coughing is a very common symptom of pneumonia, although everyone's cough is a little bit different. It might be a dry, scratchy cough, for example, or you could notice blood or mucus. Shaking If you are experiencing the "chills," there is a good chance that you do have pneumonia. Fever Some people, particularly older adults, do not experience a fever with this illness, but it is one of the more common symptoms of pneumonia. Upper Respiratory Infection Many people start experiencing the symptoms of pneumonia after having an upper respiratory infection, a severe cold or the flu. So, if you have been sick recently, there is a good chance that you have this infection as well. Chest Pain Chest pain, particularly when you breathe heavily or cough, can be a symptom of pneumonia. Rapid Heartbeat For some reason, pneumonia tends to cause a very fast heartbeat in many patients. Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea Although a lot of people do not commonly associate these symptoms with pneumonia, there is a good chance that you do have this infection if you have been experiencing these symptoms, particularly if they have been accompanied by other common signs. Loss of Appetite If you are sick with pneumonia, there is a good chance that your appetite is virtually non-existent. It is important to make sure that you eat enough and drink plenty of fluids, however, if you want to get well. Headaches Although headaches can come from all sorts of different things, they can also be a sign of this infection, particularly if you are experiencing other symptoms of pneumonia. Feeling Confused Confusion and a general feeling of disorientation isn't a common pneumonia symptom for most younger individuals, but older people who suffer from it often feel this way. Feeling Weak and Tired Although it might be hard to put your finger on it, feeling weak, tired and bad overall can be a definite sign that you have pneumonia.
What is the name of germ of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.
Which type of pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia?
walking pneumonia
What is wheezing a symptom of?
Wheezing is most commonly a symptom of asthma, or perhaps of a chest infection such as bronchitis. It can also be a warning sign of pneumonia or emphysema. It is important to contact a medical professional if any kind of respiratory difficulty occurs unexpectedly and is accompanied by chest pain, since it can accompany life-threatening conditions such as heart failure or pulmonary embolism.
What is the opposite of pneumonia?
There is no opposite of pneumonia.
What is double pneumonia?
Bilateral pneumonia.
What is M. pneumoniae also called?
This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia, or community-acquired pneumonia
Do you say i recovered from pneumonia or i got better from pneumonia?
You should say, "I recovered from pneumonia."
What are causes for multifocal pneumonia?
Multifocal pneumonia means that there are patches of pneumonia throughout your lungs as opposed to lobar pneumonia which is contained in one spot.
