{"id":1384,"date":"2020-11-18T05:09:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T05:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2020-11-18T13:24:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T13:24:37","slug":"pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Pneumonia: Cause, Symptoms, Risk Factor, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs which inflames the air sacs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing phlegm or pus cough, fever, chills, and breathing difficulties. A variety of organisms can cause pneumonia including bacteria, viruses and fungi, Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that affects people of all ages, but it is especially risky for older adults and young children. <strong><em>Here we&#8217;ll discuss about the Pneumonia and its symptoms and when to see a doctor.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WHO reports that more than 165 million children worldwide contract pneumonia every year, of which 20 million are hospitalized and 2 million dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pneumonia <\/strong>is the leading cause of death in children below the age of five worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa is hit overwhelmingly, accounting for over half of these cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pneumonia can range from mild to life-threatening to severe. For babies and young children, people older than 60 years, and people with health problems or compromised immune systems it is most dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/coronaviruses-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Coronaviruses: Symptoms, Treatments, And Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Coronaviruses: Symptoms, Treatments, And Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\/#Symptoms_of_Pneumonia\" title=\"Symptoms&nbsp;of Pneumonia\">Symptoms&nbsp;of Pneumonia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\/#Risk_factors_of_Pneumonia\" title=\"Risk factors of Pneumonia\">Risk factors of Pneumonia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\/#Treatment_of_Pneumonia\" title=\"Treatment of Pneumonia\">Treatment of Pneumonia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Pneumonia\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms&nbsp;of<\/strong> <strong>Pneumonia <\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\npneumonia signs and symptoms range from mild to extreme, depending on factors\nsuch as the type of germ that triggers the infection, and your age and overall\nhealth. Mild signs and symptoms are mostly similar to cold or flu symptoms but\nthey last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chest pain at breathe or coughing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Confusion or changes in mental awareness\nCough that can produce phlegm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exhaustion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weakness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lower body temperature <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nausea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shortness of breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vomiting <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diarrhoea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Headaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wheezing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newborns and\nbabies may have no sign of the infection. Or they may vomit, have a fever and\ncough, appear restless or tired and without energy, or have difficulty\nbreathing and eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See your doctor if you have breathing problems, chest pain, persistent fever of 102 F or high, or persistent cough, particularly if you&#8217;re coughing up the pus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/swine-flu-overview-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Swine Flu: Overview, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Swine Flu: Overview, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is\nespecially important that people see a doctor in certain high-risk groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adults over the age of 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Children below the age of 2 with signs and\nsymptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; People with a chronic health condition or\nweakened immune system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; People receiving chemotherapy or taking\nmedication that suppresses the immune system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pneumonia\ncan become a life-threatening condition for some older adults including people\nwith heart failure or chronic lung problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_of_Pneumonia\"><\/span><strong>Risk factors<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>Pneumonia<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone may\nget pneumonia. But the two highest-risk age ranges are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Children 2 years of age or younger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; People 65 years of age or older<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other risk factors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be hospitalized:<\/strong> If you are in a hospital intensive care unit, particularly if you are on a machine that helps you breathe called ventilator you are at a higher risk of pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Chronic disease<\/strong>:. Whether you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart disease you are more likely to get pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Smoking<\/strong>:. Smoking destroys the body&#8217;s natural defenses against the bacteria and viruses that cause pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weakened or suppressed immune system<\/strong>. There is a high-risk chance for people who have HIV\/AIDS, who have undergone an organ transplant, or who undergo chemotherapy or long-term steroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/cholesterol-risk-factors-symptoms-causes-diagnosed-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cholesterol: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Cholesterol: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Pneumonia\"><\/span><strong>Treatment<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>Pneumonia<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment\noptions depend on the type of pneumonia\u00e2\u20ac\u2022viral or bacterial\u00e2\u20ac\u2022that infects an individual\nwith. The antibiotics are used to treated bacterial pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If diagnosed\nearly enough, viral pneumonia is treated with antiviral drugs, and antibiotics\nmay be used to avoid secondary infections or complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically\nafter a question about such symptoms or signs, a doctor may examine the\npatient. This could involve chest X-rays and a blood test, but more testing may\nbe arranged if the symptoms are bad or if doctors are trying to differentiate\nbetween other health problems. Many patients feel better shortly after\nprescribed medications. If the patient doesn&#8217;t feel better after 2 to 3 days of\ntreatment further treatment may be needed. If symptoms are severe or the\npatient has other serious illnesses a hospital stay might be necessary.\nAdequate sleep, prevent overexertion, drinking plenty of water and quit\ncigarette smoke improves recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To help prevent pneumonia:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Vaccinate<\/strong>. There are vaccines available to avoid some kind of pneumonia and the flu. Discuss getting these shots with your doctor. The recommendation for vaccination has changed over time so be sure to confirm your vaccination status with your doctor even if you have a pneumonia vaccine beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure kids are vaccinated<\/strong>. Doctors prescribe a specific pneumonia vaccine for children younger than 2 and children between 2 to 5 of age who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease. The vaccine will also be given to the children attending a community child care centre. Doctors also recommend flu shots for children older than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice good hygiene<\/strong>. To protect yourself from respiratory infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia, wash your hands frequently or use a hand sanitizer based on alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don&#8217;t smoke<\/strong>. If you smoke quit it now. Since smoking destroys your lungs&#8217; natural protection against respiratory infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep your immune system strong<\/strong>. Get enough sleep, do daily workout and eat a balanced diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs which inflames the air sacs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing phlegm or pus cough, fever, chills, and breathing difficulties. 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