Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection) Quiz
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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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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat 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.
- Breathing hard with shoulders moving up and down
- Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
- Breathing is weaker than usual
- Breathing faster than usual
- Fever
- Pain across the entire body
- Hands and feet feel hot
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?
- Are you breathing heavily with your shoulders moving?
- Is your breathing noisy, like wheezing or rattling?
- Is your breathing weaker or shallower than usual?
- Is your 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.
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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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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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