What is the difference between Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia?
Q. What is the difference between the two? I bet in a decade there will be Jogging Pneumonia and Sprinting Pneumonia. How about Galloping or Skipping Pneumonia? haha. Why do they call it 'walking' Pneumonia, anyways?
Asked by :) - Mon Feb 9 15:04:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia is acute inflammation of the lungs caused by infection. Initial diagnosis is usually based on chest x-ray. Causes, symptoms, treatment, preventive measures, and prognosis differ depending on whether the infection is bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic; whether it is acquired in the community, hospital, or nursing home; and whether it develops in a patient who is immunocompetent or immunocompromised. An outdated term, "walking pneumonia", has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to "walk" rather than require hospitalization). Walking pneumonia is usually caused by a virus or by atypical bacteria.
Answered by gangadharan nair - Mon Feb 9 15:42:50 2009
Q. What is the difference between the two? I bet in a decade there will be Jogging Pneumonia and Sprinting Pneumonia. How about Galloping or Skipping Pneumonia? haha. Why do they call it 'walking' Pneumonia, anyways?
Asked by :) - Mon Feb 9 15:04:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia is acute inflammation of the lungs caused by infection. Initial diagnosis is usually based on chest x-ray. Causes, symptoms, treatment, preventive measures, and prognosis differ depending on whether the infection is bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic; whether it is acquired in the community, hospital, or nursing home; and whether it develops in a patient who is immunocompetent or immunocompromised. An outdated term, "walking pneumonia", has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to "walk" rather than require hospitalization). Walking pneumonia is usually caused by a virus or by atypical bacteria.
Answered by gangadharan nair - Mon Feb 9 15:42:50 2009
What is a type of pneumonia that sounds close to bilobar pneumonia?
Q. My teacher told me to look up the definition of bilobar pneumonia (a term used in the TV show called House), but there is no condition called bilobar pneumonia... Never mind, i found something called lobar pneumonia, which is pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lungs. With that info, would bilobar pneumonia affect two lobes of the lungs.
Asked by T ies - Tue Apr 15 20:28:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It just means that two lobes of the lung are consolidated with fluid from infection. or maybe you mean Bilateral pneumonia which means the infection is in both the left and right lung. you got it!
Answered by Jerry - Tue Apr 15 20:48:45 2008
Q. My teacher told me to look up the definition of bilobar pneumonia (a term used in the TV show called House), but there is no condition called bilobar pneumonia... Never mind, i found something called lobar pneumonia, which is pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lungs. With that info, would bilobar pneumonia affect two lobes of the lungs.
Asked by T ies - Tue Apr 15 20:28:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It just means that two lobes of the lung are consolidated with fluid from infection. or maybe you mean Bilateral pneumonia which means the infection is in both the left and right lung. you got it!
Answered by Jerry - Tue Apr 15 20:48:45 2008
What is the difference between pneumonia and bronchitis?
Q. My doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis, but I think it is pneumonia. Isn't a bronchitis cough dry and pneumonia causes a lot of phlegm?When I cough I get a rattling in my chest and my cough sounds like Rice Crispies in milk. I've been sick with a cough over a month. My doctor gave me an antibiotic but I don't feel much better.
Asked by Chloe - Thu Nov 13 16:01:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes and the bronchi that go into the lungs and pneumonia is in the lungs and where they fill with fluid. Your chest will feel heavy and hurt on movement and not just on breathing. Sometimes your chest will hurt on one side and feel"heavy" and you can definitely tell the difference.
Answered by k m - Thu Nov 13 16:13:30 2008
Q. My doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis, but I think it is pneumonia. Isn't a bronchitis cough dry and pneumonia causes a lot of phlegm?When I cough I get a rattling in my chest and my cough sounds like Rice Crispies in milk. I've been sick with a cough over a month. My doctor gave me an antibiotic but I don't feel much better.
Asked by Chloe - Thu Nov 13 16:01:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes and the bronchi that go into the lungs and pneumonia is in the lungs and where they fill with fluid. Your chest will feel heavy and hurt on movement and not just on breathing. Sometimes your chest will hurt on one side and feel"heavy" and you can definitely tell the difference.
Answered by k m - Thu Nov 13 16:13:30 2008
How long does it take for pneumonia to get started and become lethal?
Q. An experienced nurse does a through check on a patient with a stethoscope and says everything is just ok, but patient dies after 2 weeks from pneumonia. Did she miss something or can pneumonia start and get lethal in the period of time. Shortness of breath was the primary reason for the check.
Asked by A - Thu Nov 2 09:42:33 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. can range from hours to days, depends on the person immunity status and the virulence of the organism involved
Answered by fagies - Thu Nov 2 09:46:24 2006
Q. An experienced nurse does a through check on a patient with a stethoscope and says everything is just ok, but patient dies after 2 weeks from pneumonia. Did she miss something or can pneumonia start and get lethal in the period of time. Shortness of breath was the primary reason for the check.
Asked by A - Thu Nov 2 09:42:33 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. can range from hours to days, depends on the person immunity status and the virulence of the organism involved
Answered by fagies - Thu Nov 2 09:46:24 2006
How long do lymph nodes usually stay swollen with pneumonia?
Q. I have had walking pneumonia for about the past two weeks. The cough has gotten substantially better and only comes on and off rarely. However, my lymph nodes seems to be just as swollen as ever. I was wondering how long lymph nodes usually stayed swollen when one has pneumonia. Is it abnormal for them to still be swollen? Should I consult my doctor yet again?
Asked by exposions - Tue Sep 4 12:02:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. During an infection bacteria, viruses, and white blood cells all get filtered through your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are also the location where your immune system selects the proper white blood cells for the job. Once they are selected they multiply rapidly which is why your lymph nodes swell. Now that you're starting to get over the pneumonia and you're feeling better that doesn't mean that your infection is over. A few more things have to happen: 1) your body has to turn the immune system off to prevent new pneumonia bacteria targeting white blood cells from being produced. 2) your body has to clean up all the dead bacteria and dead white blood cells. Both of those things take time which is why your lymph nodes are still swollen. … [cont.]
Answered by Medical student class of 2008 - Wed Sep 5 20:14:22 2007
Q. I have had walking pneumonia for about the past two weeks. The cough has gotten substantially better and only comes on and off rarely. However, my lymph nodes seems to be just as swollen as ever. I was wondering how long lymph nodes usually stayed swollen when one has pneumonia. Is it abnormal for them to still be swollen? Should I consult my doctor yet again?
Asked by exposions - Tue Sep 4 12:02:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. During an infection bacteria, viruses, and white blood cells all get filtered through your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are also the location where your immune system selects the proper white blood cells for the job. Once they are selected they multiply rapidly which is why your lymph nodes swell. Now that you're starting to get over the pneumonia and you're feeling better that doesn't mean that your infection is over. A few more things have to happen: 1) your body has to turn the immune system off to prevent new pneumonia bacteria targeting white blood cells from being produced. 2) your body has to clean up all the dead bacteria and dead white blood cells. Both of those things take time which is why your lymph nodes are still swollen. … [cont.]
Answered by Medical student class of 2008 - Wed Sep 5 20:14:22 2007
At what age should a healthy adult consider the pneumonia vaccine?
Q. I am seeing conflicting informtion on the web about the age at which a healthy adult should consider getting the pneumonia vaccine. Some web sites indicate that it's age 50, while others say it's age 65. Does anyone have any information about the age at which a healthy adult should get his pneumonia shot?
Asked by km - Fri Oct 5 17:48:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had mine when I was 18 but I have bad ashma and that doctor said it would be a good idea to have it done along with my flu shot. I think I have to have it every five years.
Answered by lozzie - Sat Oct 6 19:43:11 2007
Q. I am seeing conflicting informtion on the web about the age at which a healthy adult should consider getting the pneumonia vaccine. Some web sites indicate that it's age 50, while others say it's age 65. Does anyone have any information about the age at which a healthy adult should get his pneumonia shot?
Asked by km - Fri Oct 5 17:48:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had mine when I was 18 but I have bad ashma and that doctor said it would be a good idea to have it done along with my flu shot. I think I have to have it every five years.
Answered by lozzie - Sat Oct 6 19:43:11 2007
how can you tell the difference between pneumonia and a cold flu and cough?
Q. how long does it take to progress into something serious. like say you get sick start coughing and think you are sick then you make an appointment to see a doctor in a week. can the pneumonia spread super fast and kill you? i mean if you are elderly and you are trying to see a doctor as fast as you can but say you cant get in for a week. or you dont think it is serious... until it is very developed. can it develop in a week?
Asked by private name - Fri May 23 19:18:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia is the lung's reaction to a bacterial or viral infection in the lungs, and it can develop as quick as a day. If you feel like you have something worse than a cold, then instead of waiting for a Doctor go to an ER or better yet go to a walk-in clinic and let them know of your symptoms. They will do a chest x-ray to determine if you have pneumonia. Signs of pneumonia include a "wet" chest, coughing up sputum that is green or yellow colored and/or foul smelling, shortness of breath, and possible fever. Most common sign is shortness of breath.
Answered by Bryan M - Fri May 23 20:37:43 2008
Q. how long does it take to progress into something serious. like say you get sick start coughing and think you are sick then you make an appointment to see a doctor in a week. can the pneumonia spread super fast and kill you? i mean if you are elderly and you are trying to see a doctor as fast as you can but say you cant get in for a week. or you dont think it is serious... until it is very developed. can it develop in a week?
Asked by private name - Fri May 23 19:18:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia is the lung's reaction to a bacterial or viral infection in the lungs, and it can develop as quick as a day. If you feel like you have something worse than a cold, then instead of waiting for a Doctor go to an ER or better yet go to a walk-in clinic and let them know of your symptoms. They will do a chest x-ray to determine if you have pneumonia. Signs of pneumonia include a "wet" chest, coughing up sputum that is green or yellow colored and/or foul smelling, shortness of breath, and possible fever. Most common sign is shortness of breath.
Answered by Bryan M - Fri May 23 20:37:43 2008
How is a chest cold different from pneumonia?
Q. The last two weeks I have been really sick. Fever, Chills, headaches, extreme tiredness, coughing. Now that has all gone away and left me with a cold feeling in my chest, shortness of breath, discomfort in my lungs. I really dislike going to doctors and being put on any medications. Though I am feeling like I may be going to emergency room in the morning. Anyone else have or had anything like this ? I am kind of guessing it is a Pneumonia.
Asked by Drifter - Fri Nov 6 14:53:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. chest colds coulod be due to many reasons like cold whether(obvious), throat infections, or just aggravations of flu. whereas pneumonia is an advanced stage. in pneumonia the lungs are filled with water, liquid, it could even be fatal if not treated properly and promptly.
Answered by unknown - Fri Nov 6 14:59:47 2009
Q. The last two weeks I have been really sick. Fever, Chills, headaches, extreme tiredness, coughing. Now that has all gone away and left me with a cold feeling in my chest, shortness of breath, discomfort in my lungs. I really dislike going to doctors and being put on any medications. Though I am feeling like I may be going to emergency room in the morning. Anyone else have or had anything like this ? I am kind of guessing it is a Pneumonia.
Asked by Drifter - Fri Nov 6 14:53:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. chest colds coulod be due to many reasons like cold whether(obvious), throat infections, or just aggravations of flu. whereas pneumonia is an advanced stage. in pneumonia the lungs are filled with water, liquid, it could even be fatal if not treated properly and promptly.
Answered by unknown - Fri Nov 6 14:59:47 2009
What are the chances of dying with an pneumonia?
Q. I am 11 years old and i have pneumonia. What are the chances of dying?
Asked by liambennett11 - Sun Mar 9 20:31:48 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. almost non-existent, go to bed, take your meds
Answered by davidsohn1 - Sun Mar 9 20:39:24 2008
Q. I am 11 years old and i have pneumonia. What are the chances of dying?
Asked by liambennett11 - Sun Mar 9 20:31:48 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. almost non-existent, go to bed, take your meds
Answered by davidsohn1 - Sun Mar 9 20:39:24 2008
What are the difference between the flu and walking pneumonia?
Q. I've been in sick since Thursday. I have a sore throat, fever, runny nose, and coughing. Its now tuesday and i'm not feeling much better. My fever has gone off and on but now my back is sore, i'm very weak and i get chills every now and again. I'm afraid this is turning into walking pneumonia.
Asked by Jaybabe1 - Tue Feb 17 14:00:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Walking pneumonia is in your lungs and much more severe than what you have. You have not recovered from the flu yet.
Answered by Ginger - Tue Feb 17 14:18:25 2009
Q. I've been in sick since Thursday. I have a sore throat, fever, runny nose, and coughing. Its now tuesday and i'm not feeling much better. My fever has gone off and on but now my back is sore, i'm very weak and i get chills every now and again. I'm afraid this is turning into walking pneumonia.
Asked by Jaybabe1 - Tue Feb 17 14:00:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Walking pneumonia is in your lungs and much more severe than what you have. You have not recovered from the flu yet.
Answered by Ginger - Tue Feb 17 14:18:25 2009
How can someone in a coma get pneumonia?
Q. My family has a friend, who tried to kill himself this past saturday. He overdosed on pills. He was unconscious that night, and had to put him on Life Support. He has been in a coma since then but on Monday, they took him off it, with him surviving 24 breathes a minute. They discovered later on that he has pneumonia. I was wondering, out of all of this, how could he have got pneumonia?
Asked by franswa(: - Wed Jun 24 20:03:53 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm sorry. He could have aspirated when he was unconscious on Saturday or later. Sometimes people take pills that make them unconscious, but they vomit and it goes from the esophagus (food tube) into the mouth and down the trachea (wind pipe) because they have no gag reflex because of the medications. Sometimes this happens even with saliva. If he was on a ventilator, he still could have aspirated (inhaled into his lungs) either vomit or saliva because even though the tube in the trachea has a balloon that is blown up to prevent this and to deliver oxygen without it leaking out through his mouth, liquid can still get around it. People on ventilators are heavily sedated and have no gag reflex. Also, pneumonia takes a day or two to… [cont.]
Answered by ockfoot - Wed Jun 24 20:16:59 2009
Q. My family has a friend, who tried to kill himself this past saturday. He overdosed on pills. He was unconscious that night, and had to put him on Life Support. He has been in a coma since then but on Monday, they took him off it, with him surviving 24 breathes a minute. They discovered later on that he has pneumonia. I was wondering, out of all of this, how could he have got pneumonia?
Asked by franswa(: - Wed Jun 24 20:03:53 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm sorry. He could have aspirated when he was unconscious on Saturday or later. Sometimes people take pills that make them unconscious, but they vomit and it goes from the esophagus (food tube) into the mouth and down the trachea (wind pipe) because they have no gag reflex because of the medications. Sometimes this happens even with saliva. If he was on a ventilator, he still could have aspirated (inhaled into his lungs) either vomit or saliva because even though the tube in the trachea has a balloon that is blown up to prevent this and to deliver oxygen without it leaking out through his mouth, liquid can still get around it. People on ventilators are heavily sedated and have no gag reflex. Also, pneumonia takes a day or two to… [cont.]
Answered by ockfoot - Wed Jun 24 20:16:59 2009
Why do alcoholics sometimes develop pneumonia and die after heavy drinking bouts? Are the two linked somehow?
Q. This happened to at least two famous people: Calamity Jane and Dylan Thomas. DOES heavy drinking sometimes lead to fatal pneumonia, or is this just a coincidence? Could it have to do with aspirating food into your lungs as a result of the heavy drinking?
Asked by David M - Wed Oct 14 23:54:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What happens is that they get Aspiration Pneumonia, when they are drinking heavily the swallowing process becomes less regulated, so secretions and saliva will go into lungs instead of going to stomach and causes the pneumonia which can be complicated by bacterial infection.
Answered by General Physician (G.P) - Thu Oct 15 00:03:42 2009
Q. This happened to at least two famous people: Calamity Jane and Dylan Thomas. DOES heavy drinking sometimes lead to fatal pneumonia, or is this just a coincidence? Could it have to do with aspirating food into your lungs as a result of the heavy drinking?
Asked by David M - Wed Oct 14 23:54:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What happens is that they get Aspiration Pneumonia, when they are drinking heavily the swallowing process becomes less regulated, so secretions and saliva will go into lungs instead of going to stomach and causes the pneumonia which can be complicated by bacterial infection.
Answered by General Physician (G.P) - Thu Oct 15 00:03:42 2009
What are the chances of pneumonia with flu?
Q. Hi, I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. I tested positive for flu A (which in our area they are not testing further for H1N1, just assuming thats which strain you have). I have been having difficulty breathing and a horrible cough (in addition to the normal flu symptoms). I also have yellow/white sputum. What are the chances that it is pneumonia?
Asked by kelly - Sun Nov 1 21:54:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well it could be a secondary infection..just not necessarily pneumonia..but seeing that you are pregnant I would go to the doctor..if it is a secondary infection then you will need an antibiotic..But just go to the doctor to be safe for you and your baby..keep hydrated and watch your temperature..be extra careful since you are pregnant..If you are indeed short of breath then you need to go to an ER..hope you get better soon.
Answered by Rabby - Sun Nov 1 22:00:34 2009
Q. Hi, I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. I tested positive for flu A (which in our area they are not testing further for H1N1, just assuming thats which strain you have). I have been having difficulty breathing and a horrible cough (in addition to the normal flu symptoms). I also have yellow/white sputum. What are the chances that it is pneumonia?
Asked by kelly - Sun Nov 1 21:54:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well it could be a secondary infection..just not necessarily pneumonia..but seeing that you are pregnant I would go to the doctor..if it is a secondary infection then you will need an antibiotic..But just go to the doctor to be safe for you and your baby..keep hydrated and watch your temperature..be extra careful since you are pregnant..If you are indeed short of breath then you need to go to an ER..hope you get better soon.
Answered by Rabby - Sun Nov 1 22:00:34 2009
What is the best way i can help myself not get pneumonia again?
Q. Ive had pneumonia 3 times in my life and im only 15. What can i do so that i wont get it again because when i get it im sick in bed for at least a week and a half and that is very bad for school.
Asked by Jason - Sat Mar 31 17:33:27 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the age of 15 you are getting pneumonia means u are very weak - have weak immunity - lungs are very weak - so the disease is being localized in lungs - 1. Do breathing exercise from a good yoga guru - 2 Eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetables - like leafy vegetable - broccoli - spinach, - dates - citrus fruits - Indian gooseberry also called amala ( good source of vitamin c and iron - good blood help good oxygenation of all organs) 3. Honey is good to increase immunity ( don't heat or don't put in warm water) 4. Vitamin C is told to be good ( 500mg tab 3 time a day for 3 week, if u get diarrhea reduce to 2 a day ) 5. Fresh chicken home made soup from good chicken stock is very good If all this don't help consult… [cont.]
Answered by Nandana T Pai - Sun Apr 1 03:21:43 2007
Q. Ive had pneumonia 3 times in my life and im only 15. What can i do so that i wont get it again because when i get it im sick in bed for at least a week and a half and that is very bad for school.
Asked by Jason - Sat Mar 31 17:33:27 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the age of 15 you are getting pneumonia means u are very weak - have weak immunity - lungs are very weak - so the disease is being localized in lungs - 1. Do breathing exercise from a good yoga guru - 2 Eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetables - like leafy vegetable - broccoli - spinach, - dates - citrus fruits - Indian gooseberry also called amala ( good source of vitamin c and iron - good blood help good oxygenation of all organs) 3. Honey is good to increase immunity ( don't heat or don't put in warm water) 4. Vitamin C is told to be good ( 500mg tab 3 time a day for 3 week, if u get diarrhea reduce to 2 a day ) 5. Fresh chicken home made soup from good chicken stock is very good If all this don't help consult… [cont.]
Answered by Nandana T Pai - Sun Apr 1 03:21:43 2007
Can one develop pneumonia from breathing cold damp air for a few hours?
Q. A friend has had a lung infection and pneumonia about a year ago. Also has a serious heart condition. He was out in the cold (35 degrees) and it was misting, Can pneumonia develop from that or only from a virus?
Asked by betty - Sat Oct 17 20:40:27 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. A friend has had a lung infection and pneumonia about a year ago. Also has a serious heart condition. He was out in the cold (35 degrees) and it was misting, Can pneumonia develop from that or only from a virus?
Asked by betty - Sat Oct 17 20:40:27 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
How to help a cat with a pneumonia?
Q. How to help a cat with pneumonia? Please help? P.S. When I give a tablet of antibiotic to her, she draws a lot of saliva on her mouth? Does this means that she is allergic to an antibiotic? She is approximately 3 years old female cat. She only drink a lot of water and take some milk, she does not urinate, she lies and sleeps all day and night. I have no Vet available in my town nor near to it. live in a small town Zvornik in Bosnian and Herzegovina, and I've managed to find a Vet today, the cat received two shoots (injections) but her body temperature is rather low (belove safe temperature). We hope that she (the cat) will "pull" and be OK in the next couple of days... She is now 100% OK :) :) :) It was hard to find a Vet in my (small) [cont.]
Asked by prevodilacka_agencija_bulma - Sun Mar 4 12:05:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What state are you in??? Many state universities have schools of veterinary medicine. If you have no vet available, call the college and ask for the Vet school. Maybe they can help. It may take some digging to find the phone #.
Answered by TedEx - Sun Mar 4 15:58:22 2007
Q. How to help a cat with pneumonia? Please help? P.S. When I give a tablet of antibiotic to her, she draws a lot of saliva on her mouth? Does this means that she is allergic to an antibiotic? She is approximately 3 years old female cat. She only drink a lot of water and take some milk, she does not urinate, she lies and sleeps all day and night. I have no Vet available in my town nor near to it. live in a small town Zvornik in Bosnian and Herzegovina, and I've managed to find a Vet today, the cat received two shoots (injections) but her body temperature is rather low (belove safe temperature). We hope that she (the cat) will "pull" and be OK in the next couple of days... She is now 100% OK :) :) :) It was hard to find a Vet in my (small) [cont.]
Asked by prevodilacka_agencija_bulma - Sun Mar 4 12:05:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What state are you in??? Many state universities have schools of veterinary medicine. If you have no vet available, call the college and ask for the Vet school. Maybe they can help. It may take some digging to find the phone #.
Answered by TedEx - Sun Mar 4 15:58:22 2007
What are the chances that I caught pneumonia from my boyfriend?
Q. Today my boyfriend missed school because apparently he has pneumonia. His doctor told him that if he's not better by Monday that he will be hospitalized until it's gone. I'm of course worried about him, but I also don't want to catch it. I'm coughing a little and my chest has a slightly sharp pain in it, but that's happened to me before. We french kissed once or twice yesterday to make matters even worse... What are the chances that I caught it from him and what signs should I look for?
Asked by TRiP - Thu May 7 18:55:50 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The viruses and bacteria can be transmitted to each other ... but a small percentage of people actually develop pneumonia from these "bugs" ... much has to do with the strength of your immune system ...
Answered by cryptoxmit - Thu May 7 23:54:23 2009
Q. Today my boyfriend missed school because apparently he has pneumonia. His doctor told him that if he's not better by Monday that he will be hospitalized until it's gone. I'm of course worried about him, but I also don't want to catch it. I'm coughing a little and my chest has a slightly sharp pain in it, but that's happened to me before. We french kissed once or twice yesterday to make matters even worse... What are the chances that I caught it from him and what signs should I look for?
Asked by TRiP - Thu May 7 18:55:50 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The viruses and bacteria can be transmitted to each other ... but a small percentage of people actually develop pneumonia from these "bugs" ... much has to do with the strength of your immune system ...
Answered by cryptoxmit - Thu May 7 23:54:23 2009
How long will it take to be totally cured from pneumonia?
Q. I've been diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia 2 days ago.and I already have severe asthma which is too much for me to bear. if I really stuck to therapy,how long will it take me to be totally cured from pneumonia? I'll grateful if u can give any tips to help me get rid of this as quick as possible specially that I'll have to travel within 2 weeks.
Asked by Pinka - Fri Jan 11 12:41:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It took me about 60 days to go back to work, and about 90 days to get totally well. Do not try to get back to normal too fast, it will only end up costing you more time.
Answered by David M - Fri Jan 11 12:45:16 2008
Q. I've been diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia 2 days ago.and I already have severe asthma which is too much for me to bear. if I really stuck to therapy,how long will it take me to be totally cured from pneumonia? I'll grateful if u can give any tips to help me get rid of this as quick as possible specially that I'll have to travel within 2 weeks.
Asked by Pinka - Fri Jan 11 12:41:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It took me about 60 days to go back to work, and about 90 days to get totally well. Do not try to get back to normal too fast, it will only end up costing you more time.
Answered by David M - Fri Jan 11 12:45:16 2008
When someone dies from pneumonia from H1N1, is it considered an H1N1 death or a pneumonia death?
Q. Wouldn't the "pneumonia vaccine" be the vaccine of choice as opposed to an under-tested H1N1 vaccine in a case such as this? Aren't most of those who die, dying from pneumonia instead of H1N1?
Asked by Dawn - Sat Oct 24 07:18:21 2009 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It is both. On death certificates, there is space for three causes, and also any underlying causes. So it might be listed as: cause 1: Cardiopulmonary arrest due to Cause 2: Pneumonia, type unspecified due to Cause 3: H1N1 influenza "pneumonia" vaccine usually refers to a vaccine against pneumococcal pneumonia, and is very specific. That type of pneumonia is almost never seen in people under the age of 65, which is why younger people do not have the vaccine recommended. Those other types are totally different, and a pneumonia vaccine will not protect them.
Answered by unknown - Sat Oct 24 07:41:04 2009
Q. Wouldn't the "pneumonia vaccine" be the vaccine of choice as opposed to an under-tested H1N1 vaccine in a case such as this? Aren't most of those who die, dying from pneumonia instead of H1N1?
Asked by Dawn - Sat Oct 24 07:18:21 2009 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It is both. On death certificates, there is space for three causes, and also any underlying causes. So it might be listed as: cause 1: Cardiopulmonary arrest due to Cause 2: Pneumonia, type unspecified due to Cause 3: H1N1 influenza "pneumonia" vaccine usually refers to a vaccine against pneumococcal pneumonia, and is very specific. That type of pneumonia is almost never seen in people under the age of 65, which is why younger people do not have the vaccine recommended. Those other types are totally different, and a pneumonia vaccine will not protect them.
Answered by unknown - Sat Oct 24 07:41:04 2009
How serious is pneumonia in a woman over 70?
Q. If she's generally in good health, how serious might pneumonia be for her?
Asked by * *anna* * - Thu May 14 10:24:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If she's in generally good health otherwise it might not be too bad. But, and that's a big BUT, pneumonias have a tendency to bring out previously undiagnosed problems in older people. So, it's very important that she do exactly what her doctor tells her to do. And she should let him/her know if anything changes, anything. God bless.
Answered by Dave - Thu May 14 10:31:32 2009
Q. If she's generally in good health, how serious might pneumonia be for her?
Asked by * *anna* * - Thu May 14 10:24:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If she's in generally good health otherwise it might not be too bad. But, and that's a big BUT, pneumonias have a tendency to bring out previously undiagnosed problems in older people. So, it's very important that she do exactly what her doctor tells her to do. And she should let him/her know if anything changes, anything. God bless.
Answered by Dave - Thu May 14 10:31:32 2009
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