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Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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- Fever then no fever then fever again
- Shortness of breath when lying down
- Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
- Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
- Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
- Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
- Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
- Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
- Feeling that I am suffocating and will die from the breathlessness
- Baby has a fever but is otherwise healthy and energetic
- Shortness of breath in the morning
- My body is hot
- Stomachache and diarrhea before a fever
- Short of breath because of rapid breathing
- Recurrent fevers (>100.4°F / 38°C)
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Pneumocystis Pneumonia?
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a severe infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is most common in people with medical conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, or those who take immune suppressors.
Typical Symptoms of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
- History of connective tissue, autoimmune or rheumatic disease
- Fever
- Feeling breathless
- Currently undergoing chemotherapy
- Dry cough
- Waking up at night with difficulty in breathing
- Cough
- Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Diagnostic Questions for Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you ever been diagnosed with a connective tissue, autoimmune, or rheumatic disease?
- Do you have a fever?
- Are you having difficulty breathing?
- Are you currently on chemotherapy?
- Do you have a dry cough?
Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Treatment includes antibiotics, and individuals at risk may receive antibiotics to prevent infection.
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References
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Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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