Definition |
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria,
in which the air sacs (alveoli) become filled with inflammatory cells
and
the lung becomes solid.
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Cause |
As stated above, the cause of pneumonia
is Bacteria
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Pneumonias may be classified in different ways:
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According to X-ray appearance,
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According to the infecting organism,
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According to the clinical environmental circumstances under
which the infection is acquired (e.g. ‘community-acquired
pneumonia’, ‘hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia’).
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Effect (Symptoms) |
Symptoms of pneumonia include those of any infection:
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Fever, Malaise, Headaches etc., together with
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Cough and chest pain.
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Treatment:
Appropriate antibiotic therapy, based on the clinical situation and on
microbiological studies, results in complete recovery in the majority
of patients.
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To read about other conditions visit the page about Diseases
and Disorders of the Respiratory System. |
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