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Cough
Fatigue
Fever
Malaise
Whooping cough
Phlegm
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Chills
Loss of appetite
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What is Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection)?
Inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms include cough, increased phlegm, and fever. Some patients may experience breathlessness and chest pain. The most common cause is a bacterial infection.
Typical Symptoms of Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection)
- Discharge of yellow or green sputum.
- Difficulty breathing with shoulders moving up and down
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Breathing is weaker than usual
- Breathing faster than usual
- Fever
- Cough worsens after exercise
- Whole body pain
Diagnostic Questions for Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have yellow or green sputum?
- Do you have difficulty breathing, with your shoulders moving up and down?
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Is your breathing weaker than usual?
- Are you breathing faster than usual?
Treatment of Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection)
Treatment depends on the cause of pneumonia. Antibiotics will be given when bacteria is the cause. Depending on severity, some patients may also need hospitalization for oxygen therapy and monitoring.
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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What Are the Things I Shouldn't Do When I Have Pneumonia?
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When you have pneumonia, there are several important things you should avoid to support your recovery and prevent complications. These include avoiding strenuous activities, taking medications as recommended, staying hydrated and attending follow-up care.
References:
Baldie DJ, Entwistle VA, Davey PG. The information and support needs of patients discharged after a short hospital stay for treatment of low-risk Community Acquired Pneumonia: implications for treatment without admission. BMC Pulm Med. 2008 Jul 29;8:11. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-8-11. PMID: 18664283; PMCID: PMC2518538.
Baldie DJ, Entwistle VA, Davey PG. The information and support needs of patients discharged after a short hospital stay for treatment of low-risk Community Acquired Pneumonia: implications for treatment without admission. BMC Pulm Med. 2008 Jul 29;8:11. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-8-11. PMID: 18664283; PMCID: PMC2518538.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Pneumonia Recovery. Published N.D. Accessed [October 17, 2024].
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