What is pneumonia?
Inflammation of the lungs on medical language is called pneumonia. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the alveoli and terminal airways.
A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
Inflammation of the lungs is a noticeable pathology and, due to untimely consultation with a doctor or self-medication, significantly increases the risk of deteriorating health (cardiac, respiratory, renal, liver failure, infectious toxic shock, etc.).
Pneumonia can affect anyone, but children under the age of 2 and people over the age of 65 are at risk.
Smokers, people with weakened immune systems and chronic diseases are at particular risk of pneumonia. Pneumonia is difficult to transmit to patients who lie in bed for a long time due to various diseases - due to the high risk of pneumonia; attention is drawn to the condition of those who are treated in intensive care in the clinic.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and your age and overall health.
Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer.
Newborns and infants may not show any sign of the infection. Or they may vomit, have a fever and cough, appear restless or tired and without energy, or have difficulty breathing and eating.
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:
- Chest pain when you breathe or cough
- Confusion or changes in mental awareness (in adults age 65 and older)
- Cough, which may produce phlegm
- Fatigue
- Fever, sweating and shaking chills
- Lower than normal body temperature (in adults older than age 65 and people with weak immune systems)
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354204
