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Pneumonia

Pneumonia. Devaun Henry Bryanah Hughes. Causes. Bacteria and viruses can cause pneumonia Most victims get it after cold or flu Other illnesses such as cancer or diabetes can cause pneumoia . . Symptoms.

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Pneumonia

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  1. Pneumonia Devaun Henry Bryanah Hughes

  2. Causes • Bacteria and viruses can cause pneumonia • Most victims get it after cold or flu • Other illnesses such as cancer or diabetes can cause pneumoia.

  3. Symptoms • Cough: Patients will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood. • Fever: • Fast breathing and shortness of breath • Shaking and “teeth chattering” chills • Chest pain that especially painful when they cough or breathe in • Fast heartbeat • Tired and weakness • Nausea and vomitting

  4. Prevention • Don’t smoke • Wash your hands often • Avoid people with the flu or a cold • Pneumococcal vaccine

  5. Treatment • Antibiotics • If antibiotics don’t work doctors will run tests to see what organism are causing it. • Get plenty of rest • Avoid dehydration by drinking fluids

  6. Cure • All antibiotics are used have a high cure rate for pneumonia.

  7. Works cited • http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-topic-overview

  8. Famous People with Pnemonia • Bernie Mac James Brown Brittany Murphy

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