https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9 Biology class project option 2 en-us 2021-10-31 16:15:22 UTC 2025-12-09 15:24:07 UTC hello@padlet.com mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856894710 "Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Vaccines can prevent some types of pneumonia. You can also help prevent pneumonia and other respiratory infections by following good hygiene practices. These practices include washing your hands regularly and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces."]]> 2021-10-31 16:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856894710 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856895802 Pneumonia is an infection of the respiratory system, mostly the lungs. The infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or even fungi. It is an infection that targets the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli. That causes the alveoli to become inflamed and fill with pus. This disease then makes breathing difficult.]]> 2021-10-31 16:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856895802 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856896523 Bacteria, viruses, and fungi cause pneumonia. This is an example of bacteria pneumonia]]> 2021-10-31 16:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856896523 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856896954 - Chest pain
- Cough that produces mucus
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Confused or disoriented state
- And more]]> 2021-10-31 16:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856896954 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856897509 Pneumonia can be prevented by vaccinations as well as proper hygiene. Vaccines can protect you from bacterial pneumonia as well as the flu.
Treatment can be simple depending on the severity. In most cases, pneumonia can be treated using antibiotics or cough medicine. Medicine treat the infection and prevents the cough from pneumonia. In severe cases of pneumonia, hospitalization may need to take place.]]> 2021-10-31 16:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856897509 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856901208 Leung AKC, Wong AHC, Hon KL. Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children. Recent Pat Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov. 2018;12(2):136-144. doi: 10.2174/1872213X12666180621163821. PMID: 29932038.

Community-acquired pneumonia in younger children five and under is common and dangerous. Children in underdeveloped countries are more susceptible and more likely to die. Amoxicillin is the best treatment of choice to combat this.]]> 2021-10-31 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856901208 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856901570 2021-10-31 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856901570 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856902835 Dr. Cynthia D. Brown

Pulmonologist (physician of the respiratory system)
Indiana University Health Medical Center

https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/5179/brown-cynthia]]> 2021-10-31 16:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856902835 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856903411 2021-10-31 16:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856903411 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856903721 Breastfeeding in early infancy decreases the risk of pneumonia from becoming severe in children. Breast milk makes a baby's immune system stronger.]]> 2021-10-31 16:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1856903721 mikbestm https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1882792117 Pneumonia is diagnosed based on medical history along with during physical exams. If a doctor hears abnormal breathing sounds, they run tests. Blood tests, chest x-rays, pulse oximetry, and sputum tests can properly diagnose (elderly patients or patients within a severe condition may need additional testing)
- Blood test: blood is taken and tested for infection
- Chest X-ray: Doctors can pinpoint the site of infection, in the lungs
- Pulse oximetry: Oxygen levels in the blood is tested
- Sputum test: Fluid from the lungs is tested for infection]]> 2021-11-11 00:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mikbestm/5r4qzlfi3o3keps9/wish/1882792117