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, << GP >> What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of lung tissue affecting one or

both sides of the chest that often occurs as a result of infection. Infection can be caused by many different bacteria, viruses (such as

respiratory syncytial virus), bacteria, fungi (eg histoplasmosis) and parasites.

In addition to infections, pneumonia can be caused by corrosive chemicals >> << breathed into the lungs or inhaling toxic fumes from fire. In rare cases, pneumonia may result from something you inhale

that you are allergic to. This may be due to a hobby or your work. The medical term for pneumonia caused by allergic alveolitis allergic external >>. An example of this condition << farmers lungs caused by breathing in dust

moldy hay. Pneumonia remains a common disease that affects about 1 percent

adult population of Britain every year. Many people die from it each year, most

usually women, and especially people over the age of 70 years. Overall mortality from pneumonia

currently 5 percent, or about 1 in 20 people infected

condition die from it. Half of all cases of pneumonia caused. >> << The bacteria known as pneumococcus is the main reason most

typical pneumonia. As bacterial pneumonia contract? Infection usually occurs when you inhale >> << microorganisms. Less pneumonia contract with bacterial colonies

from infections elsewhere in the body - for example, infected bone - >> << travel through the blood circulation to the lungs and stay there. Finally, you can inhale the contents of the stomach, for example,

next vomiting, leading to chemical pneumonia and can lead

microorganisms in the lungs. What are the signs of pneumonia? Classic bacterial pneumonia starts suddenly with shivering

attacks, fever, chest pain and cough. Cough dry at first, but after a day or two man >> << began to cough with phlegm. Sputum is usually yellow, or bloody

ore. Breathing is usually fast and small. Infected person

can suffocate and may even go bluish around the lips and nails, in the absence of

air (cyanosis). It hurts when I breathe deeply and cough. This may be a sign that

inflammation spread to the membrane covering the lungs

(pleurisy). Acute mental status strattera side effects (more common in older >> <<). There may also be a serious outbreak around the mouth, which shows that your immune system is unable to protect

against the herpes virus. If you catch that does not seem to go away

, or recognize the symptoms above, it is important to seek medical advice

. Who is at greatest risk of pneumonia? Children, especially in chronic patients. Childhood pneumonia

may be mistaken for. Chronically ill, especially those of the heart, liver or kidney >> << terms, people and

. People with weakened immune systems, such as people.

Infirm and elderly. People who have been removed spleen of .. How can I avoid this? Smoking damages the lungs and makes them more likely to become infected with

. If you smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent pneumonia is

quit. As of September 2006 all children will be offered

as part of its routine. This vaccine protects against the most common types of pneumonia >> << caused by pneumococcus bacteria, also known as pneumococcus

. The vaccine is given as three doses at two, four and thirteen months

. Some children, chronic patients may also need to continue

pneumococcal booster after their second birthday. Your doctor will advise you. If you are over 65 years, your immune system

on the violation, or if you suffer from chronic lung disease, such as

smoker, bronchial asthma, chronic heart, liver or kidney condition, or diabetes

You should also get. It is also important to take care of yourself and get vaccinated against the

,

especially if there is bad about the flu epidemic. If the spleen was removed, for example, after the accident >> << it is important that vaccination against pneumococcus. Failure >> << to be vaccinated means you run the risk of contracting pneumonia. About five years

after vaccination, the physician must take a blood test to see if it

more effective. As a doctor decides that you have pneumonia? The doctor will ask a question about your illness, then

perform examination of the chest by pressing or "perkutirovanie" he or his

fingers and using the stethoscope. The doctor will listen to the sounds

usually not heard skryplyat bubbles and sounds when

, breath. In most cases, further investigation is required. If the physician is particularly concerned about the patient, they will

often directed at their local hospital, where some >>

<< photos easily be taken to see how bad condition. Only if the state was

very difficult, then they should be placed in the hospital for treatment >>. << If it were necessary, the microorganism can be grown with

your mucus or blood to see it and choose the best treatment >> << to. The natural history of pneumonia varies, depending on the person who catches

, the bacteria involved and treatment >> << terms. In repeated cases of pneumonia and cases where the state >> << refuses to answer a number of different treatments may be something

a very serious error as. Even after the episode of pneumonia, which was

successfully treated, it is natural to feel beyond

infection, where you feel tired, get short of breath easily and

annoying constant >> << that can linger

for several weeks. How to treat pneumonia? You can treat him like

penicillin. In addition, other support may be needed, such as chest

physiotherapy, oxygen treatment. If you have been abroad for two or three months

contracting the disease, it is important that you tell your doctor. Foreign bacteria sometimes require a different treatment from those who saw more

usually in the UK. How can I be healed? , In the mouth. , In the form of injections. , In the mouth. Whereas if you are allergic to penicillin. Other antibiotics may also be given in the mouth or injection,

, depending on the microorganism, which found that the cause of pneumonia