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Pneumonia

Presented by. Pneumonia. Group 7 (UNICEF Group). What is Pneumonia?. Bacteria. It is an infection of the lungs that can be potentially life-threatening Pneumonia is caused when bacteria or a virus gets into the lungs. Symptoms.

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Pneumonia

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  1. Presented by Pneumonia Group 7 (UNICEF Group)

  2. What is Pneumonia? Bacteria It is an infection of the lungs that can be potentially life-threatening Pneumonia is caused when bacteria or a virus gets into the lungs .

  3. Symptoms • Symptoms of pneumonia include cough with sputum production, fever, and sharp chest pain on inspiration (breathing in). • Spitting of blood.

  4. How do people "catch pneumonia"?  By breathing in small droplets that contain the organisms that can cause pneumonia These droplets get into the air when a person infected with these germs coughs or sneezes. In other cases, pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth, throat, or nose inadvertently enter the lung.

  5. How do people "catch pneumonia"?  by breathing in small droplets that contain the organisms that can cause pneumonia These droplets get into the air when a person infected with these germs coughs or sneezes. In other cases, pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth, throat, or nose inadvertently enter the lung.

  6. Diagnosis and Management Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray Bacteria causing pneumonia can be identified by sputum cult

  7. Treatment Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics • Medications should be taken exactly as prescribed by a physician. • Take over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help control pain and fever. • Use a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer to increase air moisture and to make it easier to breathe. DO NOT use hot steam. • Rest in bed until body core temperature returns to normal (98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C) and chest pains and breathing problems are gone. Drink six to eight glasses of liquids daily to help keep mucous thin and easy to cough up.

  8. Prevention The vaccine for the flu (pneumovax) can help prevent one type of viral pneumonia Prevent pneumonia by taking measures to avoid the organisms that cause respiratory infections, including colds and flu. Eat a daily diet that includes foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh, dark-colored fruits and vegetables and other nutrients. Increase lung capacity through brisk walking and other aerobic exercises. Do not smoke.

  9. References http://ehealthmd.com/library/pneumonia/PNM_treatment.html http://www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/article.htm http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pnu/pnu_causes.html

  10. Thank you for your attention.

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