Pneumonia is a swelling of the tissue in one or both lungs, that leads to lung infection.it can make you very sick.you may cough, run a fever and have a hard time breathing.for most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
You can get pneumonia anywhere, just like the common cold, such as at school or at the work. This called is community-associated pneumonia.you can also get in when you are in hospital or a nursing home. This is called healthcare-associated pneumonia.bacteria or viruses usually cause it.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Symptoms also can vary, depending on whether your pneumonia is bacterial or viral.
Bacterial pneumonia
Your temperature may rise as high as 40 degrees celsius.this pneumonia can cause profuse sweating and rapidly increased breathing and pulse rate.lips and nailbeds may have a bluish color due to lack of oxygen in the blood.A patients mental state may be confused or delirious.
Viral pneumonia
Are fever, a dry cough, headache, muscle pain and weakness.the cough becomes worse and produces a small amount of mucus.if you have viral pneumonia, you also are at risk of getting bacterial pneumonia A chest X-ray is typically done to diagnose pneumonia.
HOW TO PREVENT IT?
Vaccinations are available against several common organisms that are known to cause pneumonia.moreover, healthy lifestyle can also help prevent pneumonia.take vitamins everyday.
That is the cause of pandemic now, so dont forget to wear mask and always wash your hand and eat healthy food.
Always pray and take care for your safety and to your family..
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