Viral pneumonia many viruses can cause pneumonia ...

Is the infection. Infections in tissue

and tiny air sacs in the lungs where the blood receives oxygen from the air that breathed in. It is very common and can range from mild illness to a fatal, particularly if the patient is sick or in hospital. no disease, but refers to different infections, each caused by different microorganisms. may be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria organisms called mycoplasma

. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhalation of substances such as

harsh chemicals, food or vomiting. This is known as pneumonia >>. << The most common cause of pneumonia in people aged five to 35 years, mycoplasma. In old age, the most common causes are bacteria (eg pneumococci) are also common cause in young children. Common symptoms are cough with fever, chills, chest pain and shortness of breath. However, they differ in the degree of severity, but also depends on the type of pathogen infection. Bacterial and mycoplasma pneumonia Mycoplasma pneumonia usually starts with a dry cough and fatigue, and occasionally rash and sputum production. Although symptoms are usually minor, they can last for several weeks. Pneumococcal pneumonia gives common symptoms described above, such as cough, fever and pain on the side of the victim. Strips can see blood in the sputum. The bacterium Legionella Pneumophila causes 'disease Legionnaires' pneumonia. It spreads through water and can contaminate the air conditioning system, leading to outbreaks of disease. Infection begins with pain, fever and headache, then cough that eventually produces sputum. Although the disease is usually mild, it can be difficult with extreme shortness of breath,

and confusion. About 20% of people who develop the disease of bone. Bacterium Haemophilus influenzae does strattera no prescritpion not cause the flu (which is caused by influenza virus), instead it is a major cause of pneumonia in children under six years. Pneumonia usually starts with sneezing and runny nose, and then develops the general symptoms described above. Also, some liquid usually develops around the lungs, called "pleurisy." However, the strain of type "B" bacteria can cause serious diseases such as meningitis and. Viral pneumonia Many viruses can cause pneumonia, including influenza, measles and chicken pox. Symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of infection, but usually a cough, often with sputum, fever and chills. Fungal pneumonia fungi can cause pneumonia, but they are relatively rare, except for people who have immune system (eg,

). Diagnosis is often obvious to the doctor the symptoms. Careful examination of the chest, which involved pressing chest and listening through the stethoscope, the doctor helps to determine where the infection. Chest X-ray may be performed to confirm the diagnosis, but he can not show anything at all (quite common in mycoplasma

). The doctor may also perform blood tests to confirm the infection is present. The best test to take some to consider it under a microscope and try to grow in the body that cause infection. This will help determine which antibiotics bacteria exposed. It is very important (especially pneumonia acquired in the hospital) because many >> << are resistant to antibiotics. It is important, obviously to avoid any risk factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. People who had a serious operation shows how to do deep breathing exercises and can be given physiotherapy to help clear mucous. Most viral pneumonia not treated with drugs that kill the virus: immune system of your body, usually do the job. However, in some cases, chicken pox and

antiviral drug can be used in the early stages of the disease. The result depends on the type of infection and its severity and the age and general health of the patient. In general, however, antibiotics have improved the results significantly. .