Lung Disease: Pneumonia

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When the germs reach the lung that cause pneumonia the alveoli become inflamed and fill with fluid. Which causes the pneumonia symptoms like cough, fever, dyspnea, and chills

Pneumonia is a disease caused by microorganisms that invade tissue, it inflames the air sacs in your lungs either one or both lungs which may fill with fluid. Pneumonia can be caused by multiple Bactria's such as Lengionella Pneumophila, Mycroplama Pneumoniae and, Chlamydophila Pneumonicles. Pneumonia is also caused by viruses, and various chemicals.

The clinical manifestations of pneumonia will be different according to the causative organism and the patient’s underlying conditions and/or comorbidities (Smeltzer, et al). Some of the manifestations are

Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling vomit or other foreign substances. In all cases, the lungs' air sacs fill with pus , mucous, and other liquids and cannot function properly. This means oxygen cannot reach the blood and the cells of the body.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and can even be deadly. The severity depends on the type of organism causing pneumonia, as well as your age and underlying health.

“Bronchitis” is an inflammation that affects the lungs, “broncho” meaning lungs, “itis” meaning inflammation of an organ. Bronchitis comes in two types, Acute and Chronic bronchitis. Acute Bronchitis is an infection that also occurs to the bronchial tubes, which gets swollen. It is usually caused by a virus however, lasts for about 2 to 3 weeks. This commonly happens after someone had a cold or flu. It only happens for a short period of time. Chronic bronchitis is the inflammation of the lungs that affects the respiratory system. The airways that transport air to our lungs are called the bronchial tubes and when those tubes are inflamed, little air travels to the lungs or vice versa. As a result mucus starts to build up in the respiratory organs which causes people to breath less air/oxygen into their lungs since the bronchial tubes play a role in the act of breathing. It is an ongoing illness that needs medical attention and can last up to 2 years. In the early stage of the disease the airway is only affect but when the disease progresses the whole lungs (bronchial tree) is affected. Chronic Bronchitis is one of the two conditions of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema is the other. If a person have both these conditions then they are said to have COPD. Cilia are like filters and are not just found in the nose but, also in the air passage to prevent substance from going in the lungs. Smokers have a higher chance and are one of the main reason of

1. Pneumonia: According to Brashers & Huether (2014), pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoas, parasites, or fungi. Most cases of pneumonia result from an upper respiratory tract infection. Common symptoms of Pneumonia include, cough with rust or green colored sputum,

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung which results into an excess of fluid or pus accumulating into the alveoli of the lung. Pneumonia impairs gas exchange which leads to hypoxemia and is acquire by inhaling a contagious organism or an irritating agent. (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Fungal, bacteria and viruses are the most common organisms that can be inhale. Pneumonia could be community-acquired or health care associated. Community –acquired pneumonia (CAP) occurs out of a healthcare facility while health care associated pneumonia (HAP) is acquired in a healthcare facility. HAP are more resistant to antibiotic and patients on ventilators and those receiving kidney dialysis have a higher risk factor. Infants, children and the elderly also have a higher risk of acquiring pneumonia due to their immune system inability to fight the virus. Pneumonia can also be classified as aspiration pneumonia if it arises by inhaling saliva, vomit, food or drink into the lungs. Patients with abnormal gag reflex, dysphagia, brain injury, and are abusing drug or alcohol have a higher risk of aspiration pneumonia (Mayo Clinic, 2013). In the case of patient E.O., this patient had rhonchi in the lower lobe and the upper lobe sound was coarse and diminished. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include difficulty breathing, chest pain, wheezing, fever, headache, chills, cough, confusion, pain in muscle or

Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs. This is when the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and fill with pus and other liquid, which make it difficult for oxygen to reach the blood through them. If there is too little oxygen in the blood, then the body’s cells cannot work properly. Pneumonia can cause lack of oxygen and the spread of infection through the body, which may lead to death. An annual flu shot can provide protection against Pneumonia since it is similar to

Pneumonia is an illness of the lower respiratory tract in which the lungs become inflamed and congested and alveolar spaces are filled with fluid and cells-polymorphs and lymphocytes (Mandell L.A). It is an inflammatory condition of the lung and it is one of the most serious infections, causing two million deaths annually among the young and elderly. Pneumonia is the largest killer, accounting for 28% to 34% of all child deaths below five years of age in low-income countries and is an important cause of mortality in the elderly in high-income countries (Suárez).

M. pneumoniae is generally referred to as primary atypical or walking pneumonia because the symptoms are not as sever as pneumonia. The symptoms include a dry hacking cough, fever, and headache. The symptoms will last for about 2 to 3 weeks. M. pneumoniae affects people worldwide. Typically only 33 % of people who have M. pneumoniae will get atypical pneumonia. The majority, 77 %, will come down with an upper tract infection (tracheaobronchitis). (Pulmonary Disorders pg 609) M. pneumoniae is transmitted through aerosol droplets. The bacterium is capable of infecting anyone at any time but it has a pattern of coming in the fall and winter and causing an outbreak every 4 to 8 years, although more tight communities occur more frequently. The pathogen rarely occurs on children less than 4 years of age. Since the bacterium lacks a cell wall, B-lactums are futile against them. The body’s immune system is responsible for killing the pathogen. There were 2 million cases in the US with 100,000 requiring hospitalization. The mortality rate is very low with only occasional fatalities among the elderly and sickle cell anemia persons. ( ).

There have been many cases of pneumonia and there are many contributing factors that lead to different strains. Pneumonia is a lung infection that is caused by an infection as well as bacteria. With this bacteria taking over the body pneumonia affects your lungs filling parts of the lungs with fluid. There are different types of the disease but the most common type is caused by streptococcus pneumoniae. Luckily, most healthy people can recover from this pneumonia between 1 to 3 weeks. However, for those individuals that have weak immune systems or already have prior lung problems, have a harder time recovering and may need to seek further medical attention.

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. It is also called Pneumonitis or Bronchopneumonia. Pneumonia can be a serious threat to our health. Although pneumonia is a special concern for older adults and those with chronic illnesses, it can also strike young, healthy people as well. It is a common illness that affects thousands of people each year in the Philippines, thus, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the country.

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Pneumonia is a disease that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), bringing on a cough with mucus or pus, fever, chills, and trouble breathing (Staff, 2016). In pneumonia the patient usually cough up greenish or yellow sputum and sometimes blood. The patient can also have a fever, chills, and confusion especially in older adults. A case of pneumonia can be easily misdiagnosed because the disease is just like a regular cold presenting a cough and fever, but could be deadly if there are not quick interventions of care done. When it comes to pneumonia it is in the best interest for all to do everything to prevent pneumonia, but when older adults get this infection recognizing it early and treating it gives the patient a chance to full