Broncho Pneumonia
Broncho Pneumonia
Broncho Pneumonia
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Outlook
What is bronchopneumonia?
Pneumonia is a category of lung infections. It occurs when a
virus, bacteria, or fungi causes inflammation and infection in
the alveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lung. Bronchopneumonia, or
lobular pneumonia, is a type of pneumonia that also causes
inflammation in the bronchi. These are the air passages that
feed air into the lungs.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of bronchopneumonia in
adults and children
Symptoms of bronchopneumonia may be very similar to other
types of pneumonia. This condition often begins with flu-like
symptoms that can become more severe over a few days. The
symptoms include:
fever
shortness of breath
chest pain
rapid breathing
sweating
chills
headaches
muscle aches
Symptoms in children
irritability
fever
congestion
difficulty sleeping
CAUSES
Haemophilus influenza
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Proteus species
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RISK FACTORS
a chronic cough
DIAGNOSIS
They may also send you for tests to rule out other possible
causes that could lead to similar symptoms. Other conditions
include bronchitis, bronchial asthma, or lobar pneumonia. The
tests may include:
Tests Results
Blood or sputum
These tests show the type of organism causing the infection.
cultures
TREATMENT
At-home care
Medical treatment
Hospital care
over age 65
difficulty breathing
chest pain
rapid breathing
signs of confusion
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PREVENTION
OUTLOOK
your age