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THE RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN

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What is pneumonia?Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.

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What is pneumonia?Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.

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Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing complications. People who have PNEUMONIA usually can be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more.Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia, your age and your overall health. The options include:Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. It may take time to identify the type of bacteria causing your pneumonia and to choose the best antibiotic to treat it. If your symptoms don't improve, your doctor may recommend a different antibiotic.Cough medicine. This medicine may be used to calm your cough so that you can rest. Because coughing helps loosen and move fluid from your lungs, it's a good idea not to eliminate your cough completely. In addition, you should know that very few studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you rest.Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort. These include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). s

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Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing complications. People who have PNEUMONIA usually can be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more.Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia, your age and your overall health. The options include:Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. It may take time to identify the type of bacteria causing your pneumonia and to choose the best antibiotic to treat it. If your symptoms don't improve, your doctor may recommend a different antibiotic.Cough medicine. This medicine may be used to calm your cough so that you can rest. Because coughing helps loosen and move fluid from your lungs, it's a good idea not to eliminate your cough completely. In addition, you should know that very few studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you rest.Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort. These include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). s

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Be sure to keep your tissues close because this pathogen makes lots of secretions that are thick and glue like.

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Be sure to keep your tissues close because this pathogen makes lots of secretions that are thick and glue like.

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When the disease affects the bases of the lungs it becomes very difficult to breath. Sometimes these secretions are so thick that I have to NT suction my patients.   Nurses will love the respiratory therapist when this is needed.

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When the disease affects the bases of the lungs it becomes very difficult to breath. Sometimes these secretions are so thick that I have to NT suction my patients.   Nurses will love the respiratory therapist when this is needed.

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          PREVENTION                     There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. Stop smoking. You're more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke.Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia.Stay away from people who have colds, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections.If you haven't had measles or chickenpox or if you didn't get vaccines against these diseases, avoid people who have them.Wash your hands often. This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.VaccinationsChildren get the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)(What is a PDF document?) as a routine vaccination. Two different pneumococcal shots are recommended for people ages 65 and older. Some people who have long-term (chronic) conditions also need the pneumococcal vaccine. 

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          PREVENTION                     There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. Stop smoking. You're more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke.Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia.Stay away from people who have colds, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections.If you haven't had measles or chickenpox or if you didn't get vaccines against these diseases, avoid people who have them.Wash your hands often. This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.VaccinationsChildren get the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)(What is a PDF document?) as a routine vaccination. Two different pneumococcal shots are recommended for people ages 65 and older. Some people who have long-term (chronic) conditions also need the pneumococcal vaccine. 

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What causes pneumonia?Germs called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia.Pneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it hard for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. 

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What causes pneumonia?Germs called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia.Pneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it hard for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. 