What is a lung infection?

Answer 1

A lung infection can be a difficult thing to diagnose and has many contributing factors. The most common way to get an infection is from a common virus. A cold or virus or a bout of bronchitis that keeps coming back can leave a mucal build up in your lungs that can become infected, especially in those without the ability to naturally cough up the phlem themselves. That's why it is very important to see a doctor whenever a cold or virus lingers or keeps coming back, because left alone it can turn into a serious health problem.

Even something as simple as a sinus infection left unattended can be a serious thing , it can spread over several weeks into ear infections , throat infection due to post nasal drip & can easily lead to chronic upper respritory infections .

Most common symptoms of a bacterial infection are;

sinus pain & pressure headache ear pain

swollen glands cold/clammy hands& feet jaw / neck pain

difficulty sleeping difficulty thinking breathing discomfort

post nasal drip lethargy weakness

burning feeling around neck / ears facial swelling/tenderness

coughing / sneezing congestion tightness in chest

some may even get a stomach ache or have digestive problems due to swallowing lage amounts of infected mucus.

Some people may have some or all these symptoms.That's why it is important to get to a doctor and get diagnosed before the infection gets serious. Doctors will generally prescribe antibiotics for a week or longer & a combination of nasal sprays, allergy medications , and possibly a steroid medication for nasal or lung inflammation.

Answer 2

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs.

Answer 3

There are many ways one can get a lung infection. Some of them are caused by many different diseases, injuries, sports and workplace environments that require physical activity.