6 hours agoPneumonia: What causes it, how it is transmitted, and who is most endangered
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Pneumony is a life - threatening respiratory infection and is a major cause of death worldwide. However, we do not give him the attention he deserves, perhaps because we believe that he will not knock on our door or that even if he does, he is not that serious. Globally, it places one [...]
However, we do not give him the attention he deserves, perhaps because we believe that he will not knock on our door or that even if he does, he is not that serious.
Globally, it imposes a financial burden on families, local communities and governments.
In Europe, the total cost is estimated at 10.1 billion euros annually.
What causes it?
The main causes of pneumonia are bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Bacteret: The most common cause of pneumonia is streptococcus (Speptococcus pneumonia), also known as pneumonia, which is the leading cause of disease and death in children and adults worldwide. Other bacteria that can cause pneumonia are Staphyloccus aureus, but also the bacteria Klebsyilla pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycolasmoma pneumonice and Haemophilus influenzae b.
Viruse: Pneumonia can also be caused by respiratory viruses, such as influence viruses, adenovosis and sinic respiratory viruses (RSV).
Fungi: In HIV - infected babies, mold Pneumocystis Jirovecii is one of the most common causes.
How is it transmitted?
People carrying viruses that cause pneumonia or streptococcus bacteria in their nostrils and pharyming may infect others through the air by sneezing or coughing.
Who's most endangered?
Age is the most important risk factor. Especially from the age of 50 onward, the immune system becomes less and less capable of protecting us from potential diseases. Other risk factors that increase the risk of illness are diabetes, asthma, chronic pulmonary obtrusive disease (SPOK), tobacco, alcoholism, a printed immune system and various environmental factors.
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Chronic smokers belong to the most endangered groups, so they should not neglect their vaccine.
How do I know if I have pneumonia?
Symptoms of pneumonia vary from light to heavy and may vary depending on whether pneumonia is of bacterial or viral origin. Symptoms usually related to bacterial pneumonia are:
* Inflated sweat.
* High temperature, trembling, and trembling.
* chest pain during breathing or coughing.
* An ongoing or deteriorating hook.
* The lips and nails that appear to be cyanotics because of the lack of oxygen in the blood.
Other symptoms of pneumonia are: Ethe, dry cough, headache, milk, weakness.
