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Could it be Pneumonia?

Could it be Pneumonia? . University of California Merced Daisy Ochoa . What is Pneumonia?. Definition: Lung infection in which the alveoli sacs are filled with fluids and pus Common types: Community-Acquired P neumonia (CAP) (most common) Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) .

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Could it be Pneumonia?

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  1. Could it be Pneumonia? University of California Merced Daisy Ochoa

  2. What is Pneumonia? • Definition: Lung infection in which the alveoli sacs are filled with fluids and pus • Common types: • Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) (most common) • Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

  3. The Symptoms • Common symptoms: • Similar to the symptoms of a common cold/flu • Coughing with phlegm (greenish/yellowish mucus) • Chills • Shortness of breath • Experiences chest pain when breathing or coughing • Fever

  4. Causes of Pneumonia • Virus • Bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) • Fungi Pneumocystis jiroveci

  5. Diagnosis and Treatment • Abnormal breathing sounds: crackling • Chest x-ray • Vaccines and antibiotics • Hospitalization if needed

  6. Summary • Pneumonia is a lung infection • Different types of pneumonia • To confirm if you have pneumonia, a chest x-ray is needed. • Vaccines and antibiotics are forms of treatments.

  7. Any Questions???

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