Pneumonia
By: Cierra Goerish Hour 5
What is Pneumonia?
Pnuemonia is caused when bacteria or viruses get into the lungs and get trapped. Which then leads to swelling and inflammation of the bronchioles.
The symptoms
Cough, Shortness of Breath, Fever, Nausea, Light-Headed, Tired, Headaches.
The Pneumonia Bacteria
The Pneumonia Vaccine
Advances Made in Treating Pneumonia
Interpersonal Communication
- Pediatrician
- Pulmonologist
First of all, go into the doctors if you feel any of the symptoms. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician. If they believe you may have Pneumonia then, they will refer you to a lung disease doctor, Pulmonologist. That doctor would help you get the right treatment and medicine for you to get better.
http://www.freemd.com/doctor/overview.htm
Media Influence
news article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151632.php
Immediate Risk Factors
- Age. If you're age 65 or older.
- Certain diseases. These include immune deficiency diseases such as HIV/AIDS and chronic illnesses such as heart disease, emphysema and other lung diseases.
- Smoking.
- Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and using inhaled corticosteroids for more than 24 weeks.
- Exposure to certain chemicals or pollutants.
- People who received antibiotics within previous 90 days.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumonia/DS00135/DSECTION=risk-factors
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/guides/000064_5.html?ic=506019
Long-Term Risk Factors
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_long_term_effects_of_pneumonia_in_adults
Local Information
Pnuemonia is caused when bacteria or viruses get into the lungs and get trapped. Which then leads to swelling and inflammation of the bronchioles.
The symptoms are fever and a productive cough and sometimes shortness of breath.
The treatment is usually antibiotics and sometimes an inhaler.
Person: Carla Goerish
Phone Number: 5073277707