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Pneumonia can be controlled many ways - the first is to check and see if its viral pneumonia or bacterial pneumonia.
If its bacterial, we'll begin giving fluids, oxygen (when oxygen goes below 90), and administering strong antibiotics. We'll also begin monitoring oxygen flow and blood concentrations to make sure the brain is not being depraved of oxygen.
If it's viral we begin the same thing as above except we administer antivirals and monitor oxygen concentrations.
In extremely severe cases where oxygen flow is not adequate and after all the above is tried and failing to better the patient, we will place the patient on a respirator to help bring oxygen into the body.
Pneumonia generally starts out as a cold and then transitions into bronchitis, which transitions into pneumonia. If you begin noticing tightness when breathing or chest rattling, discolored mucus, or fever greater than 101.4, you need to seek immediate medical treatment to prevent it from turning into acute pneumonia.
What else can I help you with?
What does Severe pneumonia do?
Severe pneumonia results in the signs of oxygen deprivation
Does bronchitis always show up on an x ray?
No. A doctor listens for it. Pneumonia shows up on the x ray.
What is the prognosis of chlamydia psittaci?
Chlamydia psittaci may linger, and severe cases have a death rate of as high as 30%. The elderly are hardest hit by this type of pneumonia.
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.
Who holds the world record for the most cases of pneumonia?
There is no official world record for the most cases of pneumonia as it is not a record that is commonly tracked or recognized. Additionally, having multiple cases of pneumonia can be a serious health concern that requires medical attention.
What are the symptoms of parrot fever in humans?
The symptoms include fever, headache, chills, loss of appetite, cough, and tiredness. In the most severe cases of parrot fever, the patient develops pneumonia.
Can pneumonia scar your lungs?
In some cases, it is possible.
Is there an illness 'sleeping pnuemonia'?
The illness in it self is penumonia, but i would say that sleeping pneumonia would say severe case of pneumonia. Cause walkin pneumonia is a condition where you get over the infection but sleeping pneumonia is when you have to be hospitilized for your condition.
Who does SARS affect?
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) primarily affects the respiratory system. It can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, and in severe cases can lead to pneumonia and respiratory failure. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are at higher risk of developing severe complications from SARS.
Can a bad cough kill you?
In rare cases, a severe cough could lead to complications such as pneumonia, respiratory distress, or choking, which could potentially be life-threatening. Seeking medical attention for persistent or severe coughing is important to prevent any serious consequences.
What are common symptoms of pneumonia and bronchitis?
There are different symptoms of pneumonia and bronchitis. Some of the symptoms are a severe cough, an infection in the lungs that cause pain and fatigue.
What are facts about pneumonia?
- More Children die of Pneumonia that any other illness. - The Mycoplasmic Pneumonia is also known as the Walking Pneumonia - About 2 million cases of Pneumonia are reported in USA each year - 40 to 70 thousand of those people die of it each year.
