a group of diseases in which there is an above normal number of eosinophils in the lungs and blood.

You can catch any bacterial sickness by exchanging saliva.

Yes, Clara Barton died of double pneumonia.

It causes an infection in your lungs which adversely affects respiration, O2 uptake, etc..

You can it just cannot be overly warm. I currently have Pneumonia and took a hot shower and felt incredibly weak and light-headed for over a half hour.

Dozens of different bacteria can cause bacterial pneumonia.

Streptococcus Pneumonia is pneumonia that results from the strep infection and, yes, it is dangerous, just as any case of pneumonia. It is armed with bacteria and a virus, both, which doubles its seriousness. Bacteria can be killed normally with an antibiotic (unless a person has built up a tolerance to specific ones, rendering them ineffective). However, only anti-viral drugs work to slow down or weaken a virus and may not have any effect at all. This type of sickness is extremely serious due to this reason --- especially for the very young, the very old, and/or weak. This includes those persons who do not have a strong enough immune system to fight off both the bacterial and viral infection caused by Streptococcus Pneumonia for whatever reason.

Rather than developing pneumonia "overnight", it is most likely that the lung infection had already started in the days before the diagnosis. Many people, especially young or active people, have "walking pneumonia" in which they do not feel especially sick until they are really, really sick. In elderly people or persons who are bedridden and cannot turn themselves from side to side, or when the cough reflex is depressed, pneumonia can develop very quickly.

Pneumonia generally leads to an inflammation of the trachea. Because Pneumonia can affect the respiratory system, it may lead to increased phlegm or fluid in the trachea.

Washtubs.

Since the term "washtub pneumonia" was used to describe respiratory ailments contracted by laundresses in coal mining camps, the cause was probably coal dust mixed with the laundry chemicals.

I've heard of many people whove licked feet for several years and never got sick.

it is 2000 ft

Don't smoke. (period)

A 2-3 week course of certain antibiotics (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, dirithromycin, or doxycycline) is generally prescribed

A form of pneumonia caused by a virus of various types, in which the inflammatory reaction predominates in the septa, and the alveoli contain fibrin, edema fluid, and some inflammatory cells. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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A form of pneumonia caused by a virus of various types, in which the inflammatory reaction predominates in the septa, and the alveoli contain fibrin, edema fluid, and some inflammatory cells. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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Yes! Amoxicillin is the drug doctors give to people with sinus infection/site throat

Medicine.

The difference between viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia is that viral pneumonia is caused by the influenza virus (the flu) and is treated by humididfied air, increased fluid intake, and the incubation period is only about 1-5 days. Cough, headache, muscle stiffness, shortness of breath, fever and chills, sweating and fatigue are all symptoms of vira pneumonia.
Bacterial pneumonia is caused by streptococcus pneumoniae and is helped with antibiotics, fluid intake, supplemental oxygen, bed rest, chest physical therapy, bronchidilators, and cough suppresents and the incubation period is around 6 months. Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia include, sudden fever, chills, a productice cough, and discomfort in chest. There are similarities in the two viruses also, but they are very different too.

That depends on the type of pneumonia. Viral and "atypical" pneumonias (AKA "walking pneumonia") are generally infectious. These usually have lower fevers and are not as debilitating and feature runny noses and head congestion prominently.

Classic bacterial pneumonia often has chest pain, very high fevers and a cough that produces thick sputum. The person may have headaches and muscle aches and feel lousy all over but they generally do not have a runny nose or head congestion. This is generally not contagious.

According to the US National Institutes of Health site (see link in related links section), the only recommendation found about foods and nutrition in bronchiectasis includes getting plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet while following a healthy lifestyle. Avoid sodium, solid fats, processed grains, and sugar:

A healthy lifestyle also involves following a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of vegetables and fruits. It also includes whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and protein foods, such as lean meats, poultry without skin, seafood, processed soy products, nuts, seeds, beans, and peas.

A healthy diet is low in sodium (salt), added sugars, solid fats, and refined grains. Solid fats are saturated fat and trans fatty acids. Refined grains come from processing whole grains, which results in a loss of nutrients (such as dietary fiber).

Staying hydrated also is important. Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, helps prevent airway mucus from becoming thick and sticky.

More from nih.gov about bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis (brong-ke-EK-tah-sis) is a condition in which damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred. The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs.

Bronchiectasis often is caused by an infection or other condition that injures the walls of the airways or prevents the airways from clearing mucus. Mucus is a slimy substance. It helps remove inhaled dust, bacteria, and other small particles from the airways.

In bronchiectasis, your airways slowly lose their ability to clear out mucus. The mucus builds up, and bacteria begin to grow. This leads to repeated, serious lung infections.

Each infection causes more damage to the airways. Over time, the airways can't properly move air in and out of the lungs. As a result, the body's vital organs might not get enough oxygen.

Still more about bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition where your child's bronchi become too wide and build up mucus in them. Your child's bronchi are medium-sized airways (tubes) that carry air in and out of his lungs. Your child's lungs make mucus to trap and remove germs and irritants that he breathes in. The mucus made in his lungs is also called phlegm and sputum. Your child's airways are lined with ciliated cells that help move the mucus out of his lungs. With bronchiectasis, your child's airways are damaged and he will have trouble clearing the mucus out. The mucus stays in his airways and germs may grow in it, causing new and repeated lung infections. Over time, this can cause your child's airways to swell, stretch out, and scar.

Yes.They are among the most preffered antibiotics for pneumonia.

The elderly; very young; and people with underlying pulmonary conditions such as asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; stroke patients with difficulty swallowing leading to aspiration of saliva or foods; alcoholics and drug abusers who aspirate while blacked out; drug abusers who inhale powdered drugs; near drowning victims; workers around chemical fumes and chemicals; miners; firemen; the immunocompromised like those with HIV/AIDS, or transplant, and chemotherapy patients.