An inflammatory illness of the lung caused by bacteria or viruses.
Inflammation of the lungs due to a bacterial or viral infection, which causes fever, shortness of breath, and the coughing up of phlegm.
Refers to a large number conditions that include the inflammation or passive congestion of the lungs, resulting in portions of the lung becoming solid.
A disease of the lungs caused by the pneumococcus organism.
Inflammation of a lung, where the tiny alveoli of the lung become filled with fluid.
Inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by infection with bacteria (especially Pneumococcus), viruses, fungi, or rickettsiae. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, cough, chest pain, and, as the disease progresses, difficult and painful breathing, the production of thick, purulent sputum, rapid pulse, and sometimes gastrointestinal complications. Treatment depends on the cause; it often includes antibiotics, analgesics, expectorants, rest, fluids, and oxygen.
Inflammation of the lungs, caused by bacteria, viruses, or other organisms, by aspiration of food or fluid, or by the debilitating effects of illness, trauma, or surgery.
Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, in which the air sacs (alveoli) fill up with pus so that air is excluded and the lung becomes solid. The symptoms depend on the amount of lung involved and the virulence of the bacteria, but they generally include cough and chest pain, with shadows on the chest X-ray. The most common type is bronchopneumonia, which starts around the bronchi and bronchioles. Lobar pneumonia affects whole lobes of either or both lungs and is caused by certain strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae; hypostatic pneumonia develops in dependent parts of the lung in people who are otherwise ill, chilled, or immobilized. The bacteria that cause pneumonia are usually sensitive to antibiotics, and recovery is usually quick.
Inflammation of lung tissue caused by infection. It can occur without underlying lung or general disease, or in patients with an underlying condition that makes them susceptible.
Inflammation of the lungs, usually due to infection with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogenic organisms. Clinically, the term “pneumonia” is used to indicate an infectious disease. Pulmonary inflammation due to other causes is generally called “pneumonitis.” In the U.S., about 4,500,000 persons contract pneumonia each year. The disease is the sixth most common cause of death in the U.S. and the most common cause of death due to infectious disease. Pneumonia occurs most commonly in weakened individuals, such as those with cancer, heart or lung disease, immunosuppressive illnesses, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis, malnutrition, and renal failure, but virulent pathogens can cause pneumonia in healthy persons as well. Smoking, general anesthesia, and endotracheal intubation each increase the risk for developing pneumonia by inhibiting airway defenses and helping disease-causing germs reach the alveoli of the lungs.
A serious infection of the lungs that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
Pneumonia is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lungs. It can be attributed to various causes, including bacterial or viral infections, exposure to other organisms, as well as physical or chemical irritants.
Lung inflammation, typically caused by infection, is termed pneumonia. There exist two primary types: lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia. Lobar pneumonia initiates in a single lobe of a lung. In the case of bronchopneumonia, inflammation initially originates in the bronchi and bronchioles (air passages), subsequently extending to involve localized portions of tissue within one or both lungs.
Pneumonia typically arises from a range of infections. The majority of cases stem from either viral sources, such as adenovirus or respiratory syncytial virus, or bacterial sources, including Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenzae, Staphylococcus Aureus, and Mycoplasma Pneumoniae.
Another variant is aspiration pneumonia, arising from the unintended inhalation of vomit. Aspiration pneumonia typically affects individuals whose cough reflex isn’t operational, like those who have consumed excessive alcohol, used specific illicit drugs, or experienced a head injury.
Typical symptoms encompass fever, chills, breathlessness, a stabbing chest discomfort, and a cough that results in yellow-green sputum, occasionally accompanied by traces of blood.
Possible complications involve the development of pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid around the lung), pleurisy (inflammation of the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity), a lung abscess (accumulation of pus), and septicaemia (blood poisoning).
Diagnosis involves conducting a physical examination, chest X-ray, and analyzing sputum and blood for microorganisms. Treatment is contingent on the underlying cause and generally encompasses the administration of antibiotic medications. To alleviate fever, aspirin or paracetamol might be prescribed. In severe instances, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation might become necessary.
In the majority of instances, recuperation typically takes place within a span of two weeks.
Inflammation of the lungs, also known as pneumonitis or pulmonics.