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 An outdated term, "walking pneumonia", has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to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 An outdated term, "walking pneumonia", has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to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 are the chances of a pneumonia reoccurance?
Q. I had pneumonia last February and ever since every cold has been "stronger". The last cold I had was very strong. I had chest pain but not as much as when i had pneumonia. I felt the same way but less intense. What are the chances of getting pneumonia again? Just out of curiosity and for my own knowledge. Thanx in advance. If, I have asthma, will it increase my chances? When I had pneumonia, it was really bad. I was hospitalied, given IV antibiotics. Stayed in the hospital for 5 days. I'm 13.
Asked by emily - Mon Feb 16 12:06:23 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Recurrence of pneumonia is very, very common. Many people have it 3 or 4 times over a course of a couple of years after getting it the first time. A pneumonia vaccine cannot prevent pneumonia, as this condition can be caused by bacteria, viruses, inhalation of small foreign particles, etc.
Answered by Dwight Guy - Mon Feb 16 12:15:25 2009
Q. I had pneumonia last February and ever since every cold has been "stronger". The last cold I had was very strong. I had chest pain but not as much as when i had pneumonia. I felt the same way but less intense. What are the chances of getting pneumonia again? Just out of curiosity and for my own knowledge. Thanx in advance. If, I have asthma, will it increase my chances? When I had pneumonia, it was really bad. I was hospitalied, given IV antibiotics. Stayed in the hospital for 5 days. I'm 13.
Asked by emily - Mon Feb 16 12:06:23 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Recurrence of pneumonia is very, very common. Many people have it 3 or 4 times over a course of a couple of years after getting it the first time. A pneumonia vaccine cannot prevent pneumonia, as this condition can be caused by bacteria, viruses, inhalation of small foreign particles, etc.
Answered by Dwight Guy - Mon Feb 16 12:15:25 2009
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
What effects could pneumonia and pulmonary congestion have on gas exchange?
Q. Both pneumonia (infectious inflammation of the lungs) and pulmonary congestion (left heart failure) can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Asked by eleganz24 - Fri Sep 7 18:25:28 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia and pulmonary congestion cause a fundamental change in the way gas is exchanged within the lungs. Gas is exchanged through structures called alveoli. They are microscopic sacs of epithelial tissue. When these sacs become filled with fluid (referred to as consildation) gas cannot pass from the alveoli into the blood. Thus, gas exchange is impeded and the patient typically must work harder to breathe.
Answered by resptherapympt - Sat Sep 8 12:01:45 2007
Q. Both pneumonia (infectious inflammation of the lungs) and pulmonary congestion (left heart failure) can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Asked by eleganz24 - Fri Sep 7 18:25:28 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pneumonia and pulmonary congestion cause a fundamental change in the way gas is exchanged within the lungs. Gas is exchanged through structures called alveoli. They are microscopic sacs of epithelial tissue. When these sacs become filled with fluid (referred to as consildation) gas cannot pass from the alveoli into the blood. Thus, gas exchange is impeded and the patient typically must work harder to breathe.
Answered by resptherapympt - Sat Sep 8 12:01:45 2007
What are the chances that pneumonia in older people will kill them?
Q. My grandma is in her late 60's and just got pneumonia about a week ago and landed herself in the hospital last night. She's healthy for the most part. She has had a minor stroke before but other than that (which was a while ago) she's pretty healthy, or so it seems anyways. So I was wondering what the chances are that she will fully recover? P.S. If you're saved by Christ, then I also ask that you pray for her! Thanks!
Asked by pshhhhh - Sun Jan 10 19:51:59 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Very good if she is on antibiotics and is in the Hospital now. Sorry about your Grandma. Just keep her warm and Hydrated.
Answered by Debisforeverfree - Sun Jan 10 19:58:35 2010
Q. My grandma is in her late 60's and just got pneumonia about a week ago and landed herself in the hospital last night. She's healthy for the most part. She has had a minor stroke before but other than that (which was a while ago) she's pretty healthy, or so it seems anyways. So I was wondering what the chances are that she will fully recover? P.S. If you're saved by Christ, then I also ask that you pray for her! Thanks!
Asked by pshhhhh - Sun Jan 10 19:51:59 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Very good if she is on antibiotics and is in the Hospital now. Sorry about your Grandma. Just keep her warm and Hydrated.
Answered by Debisforeverfree - Sun Jan 10 19:58:35 2010
What can someone coming off pneumonia do to play football this friday?
Q. I am coming off of pneumonia and I feel great. I play varsity football and we have a game this friday. My cough is gone but the wheezing is still there when I sprint. What can a do pre during and post game to be at my best. ( I have an inhaler also.)
Asked by longshot - Wed Aug 22 00:46:39 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I realize the importance of being a varsity football player is something you feel passionate about. That is great that you are into it and able to do it, if you weren't recovering from pneumonia. Pneumonia is not a "respiratory infection" like bronchitis. This is a major viral infection that actually fills your lung cavities with fluid that is highly infectious and it isn't "gone" just because you're done taking antibiotics and can walk and run. I speak from decades of experience as a person who has had pneumonia several times in 40 years and am a pharmacy technician. There is a recuperation period that lasts a couple of months after the doctors have treated you that is very easy to have a relapse of this nasty viral infection and if… [cont.]
Answered by hisChamp - Wed Aug 22 04:51:07 2007
Q. I am coming off of pneumonia and I feel great. I play varsity football and we have a game this friday. My cough is gone but the wheezing is still there when I sprint. What can a do pre during and post game to be at my best. ( I have an inhaler also.)
Asked by longshot - Wed Aug 22 00:46:39 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I realize the importance of being a varsity football player is something you feel passionate about. That is great that you are into it and able to do it, if you weren't recovering from pneumonia. Pneumonia is not a "respiratory infection" like bronchitis. This is a major viral infection that actually fills your lung cavities with fluid that is highly infectious and it isn't "gone" just because you're done taking antibiotics and can walk and run. I speak from decades of experience as a person who has had pneumonia several times in 40 years and am a pharmacy technician. There is a recuperation period that lasts a couple of months after the doctors have treated you that is very easy to have a relapse of this nasty viral infection and if… [cont.]
Answered by hisChamp - Wed Aug 22 04:51:07 2007
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
How and why do people die from pneumonia?
Q. If you have pneumonia that's far enough along that you have to be hospitalized and you're at risk of dying, why can't the hospital treat you for it and cure you? Why do people die from it? Do they suffocate?
Asked by sunshinyorange - Wed Oct 14 04:31:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Probably the best way to describe pneumonia,is literally drowning.The little things in the lungs called broncioles that help filter air and such to and from the lungs become weak and ineffectual.The lungs themselves eventually fill with fluid(mucus-like matter) not allowing enough oxygen to fill them ,causing lack of oxygen in the blood stream,reducing the oxygen flow to the organs,and the oxygen deprived organs begin shutting down,eventually causing death.This is a very slow and quite painful death,as the victim is constantly straining to get enough air,and virtually suffocates.Most people who get pneumonia have weakened immune systems,ie the elderly,terminal patients,people with AIDS,and such. Most people will wait until it's progressed… [cont.]
Answered by Jan - Wed Oct 14 08:24:27 2009
Q. If you have pneumonia that's far enough along that you have to be hospitalized and you're at risk of dying, why can't the hospital treat you for it and cure you? Why do people die from it? Do they suffocate?
Asked by sunshinyorange - Wed Oct 14 04:31:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Probably the best way to describe pneumonia,is literally drowning.The little things in the lungs called broncioles that help filter air and such to and from the lungs become weak and ineffectual.The lungs themselves eventually fill with fluid(mucus-like matter) not allowing enough oxygen to fill them ,causing lack of oxygen in the blood stream,reducing the oxygen flow to the organs,and the oxygen deprived organs begin shutting down,eventually causing death.This is a very slow and quite painful death,as the victim is constantly straining to get enough air,and virtually suffocates.Most people who get pneumonia have weakened immune systems,ie the elderly,terminal patients,people with AIDS,and such. Most people will wait until it's progressed… [cont.]
Answered by Jan - Wed Oct 14 08:24:27 2009
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 Prince - 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 Prince - Fri Nov 6 14:59:47 2009
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 can you prevent pneumonia in other people?
Q. A patient comes into the hospital with pneumonia but the infectious agent is unknown. The patient may be highly infectious or it might be nothing. Besides hand washing and wearing gloves, what can the nurse do to prevent pneumonia from spreading to others till the infectious agent is found? What kind of PPE? What kind of precautions?
Asked by Vena Cava - Thu Jun 17 19:36:17 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the minimum if you are SURE it is pneumonia (and one of the common pathogens) the patient, all visitors, and all staff should wear masks at all times. Staff should also wear gowns/gloves/face masks if contact with body fluids is possible. The patient should have a private room if possible. If the patient has strange symptoms for the normal pneumonia causes or there is an outbreak of something highly lethal or contagious (SARS) the patient will usually be placed into a negative airflow room until the pathogen is identified. This room has two doors, with a small room between them. In this type of room, air is drawn in to make sure that no airborne particles/pathogens can get out. Staff would wear special respirator masks, gloves,… [cont.]
Answered by The Big K - Thu Jun 17 22:53:09 2010
Q. A patient comes into the hospital with pneumonia but the infectious agent is unknown. The patient may be highly infectious or it might be nothing. Besides hand washing and wearing gloves, what can the nurse do to prevent pneumonia from spreading to others till the infectious agent is found? What kind of PPE? What kind of precautions?
Asked by Vena Cava - Thu Jun 17 19:36:17 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the minimum if you are SURE it is pneumonia (and one of the common pathogens) the patient, all visitors, and all staff should wear masks at all times. Staff should also wear gowns/gloves/face masks if contact with body fluids is possible. The patient should have a private room if possible. If the patient has strange symptoms for the normal pneumonia causes or there is an outbreak of something highly lethal or contagious (SARS) the patient will usually be placed into a negative airflow room until the pathogen is identified. This room has two doors, with a small room between them. In this type of room, air is drawn in to make sure that no airborne particles/pathogens can get out. Staff would wear special respirator masks, gloves,… [cont.]
Answered by The Big K - Thu Jun 17 22:53:09 2010
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 chances of surviving with cancer and pneumonia?
Q. My girlfriend was diagnoised with pneumonia about 4 months ago and it as only got worse. She was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is only 18 but she does not eat. Please would anyone guide me to the answers I need?
Asked by Reddy - Tue Mar 9 06:41:07 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would get the docotor to answer this as anyone could give you false hope and that would prob make u feel worse im shure the docs would be able to answer this for u or u could always google it good luck
Answered by Lucy S - Tue Mar 9 06:43:14 2010
Q. My girlfriend was diagnoised with pneumonia about 4 months ago and it as only got worse. She was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is only 18 but she does not eat. Please would anyone guide me to the answers I need?
Asked by Reddy - Tue Mar 9 06:41:07 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would get the docotor to answer this as anyone could give you false hope and that would prob make u feel worse im shure the docs would be able to answer this for u or u could always google it good luck
Answered by Lucy S - Tue Mar 9 06:43:14 2010
How long will it take to recover fully from pneumonia?
Q. I was in the hospital for about a week with pneumonia. I asperated into my right lung, and it was almost completely full. I am a soccer player, so i need to be able to run for long periods of time without losing my stamina. I was wondering about how long it will be untill i can breathe normally again?!
Asked by KatLB - Sat Jul 12 10:57:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. usually after seven to fourteen days and initially take five day course of antibiotic and do physiotherapy.and after words start physical exercises. ideally you should be fit within a month.
Answered by Namshi N - Sat Jul 12 11:17:25 2008
Q. I was in the hospital for about a week with pneumonia. I asperated into my right lung, and it was almost completely full. I am a soccer player, so i need to be able to run for long periods of time without losing my stamina. I was wondering about how long it will be untill i can breathe normally again?!
Asked by KatLB - Sat Jul 12 10:57:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. usually after seven to fourteen days and initially take five day course of antibiotic and do physiotherapy.and after words start physical exercises. ideally you should be fit within a month.
Answered by Namshi N - Sat Jul 12 11:17:25 2008
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
What is Anemia and Pneumonia and the side effects of both?
Q. i've been getting really irregular menstruation cycles (too often) and my doctor said that if i lose too much blood i can get (anemia or pneumonia or amonia.) I didnt hear what she said correctly because of her accent and i didnt ask what the side effects are. I figured ammonia is a chemical so that cant be right. by the way i'm not overweight at all my parents are always nagging me to gain weight but i can't. so the first answer is completely irrelevant.
Asked by HaNNaH - Tue Jan 12 02:53:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Description of Anemia Anemia occurs when blood does not have enough red blood cells or when the blood does not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells. Anemia can be life-threatening. Although there are over 400 different forms of anemia, this health profile will only address the three most common: iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 anemia and folic acid deficiency. Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external bleeding, chronic disease, pregnancy, alcoholism, bleeding disorders, infection and hereditary conditions. Description of Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article… [cont.]
Answered by David - Tue Jan 12 03:06:42 2010
Q. i've been getting really irregular menstruation cycles (too often) and my doctor said that if i lose too much blood i can get (anemia or pneumonia or amonia.) I didnt hear what she said correctly because of her accent and i didnt ask what the side effects are. I figured ammonia is a chemical so that cant be right. by the way i'm not overweight at all my parents are always nagging me to gain weight but i can't. so the first answer is completely irrelevant.
Asked by HaNNaH - Tue Jan 12 02:53:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Description of Anemia Anemia occurs when blood does not have enough red blood cells or when the blood does not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells. Anemia can be life-threatening. Although there are over 400 different forms of anemia, this health profile will only address the three most common: iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 anemia and folic acid deficiency. Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external bleeding, chronic disease, pregnancy, alcoholism, bleeding disorders, infection and hereditary conditions. Description of Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article… [cont.]
Answered by David - Tue Jan 12 03:06:42 2010
How long does it take for bacteria to show up in pneumonia?
Q. My Mom is very sick and in critical condition with a terrible pneumonia, she has had many tests and a bronchoscopy done a few times. I was just wondering how long it takes for that bacteria to grow and show up, because they still don't know where the infection is coming from. It could be viral, but her white blood cell count is high, in the 2000s. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Spike3689 - Thu Dec 10 12:31:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the person, and it depends on the type of tests they are doing. They should be doing chest x-rays regularly to check the progression of the pneumonia. There are blood tests to help show if there is an infection in the body, if they order a CBCD (a complete blood count and differential), that is one of the most common tests used to check for general infections. If her white blood cell count is increased, it IS a sign of infection. To determine if the infection is bacterial, they should look at the 'differential count', which is a breakdown of the 5 types of white cells in the blood. If the 'Neutrophils' are elevated, then it is most likely a bacterial infection (and then it could probably be treated with antibiotics),… [cont.]
Answered by CLXT - Thu Dec 10 13:34:30 2009
Q. My Mom is very sick and in critical condition with a terrible pneumonia, she has had many tests and a bronchoscopy done a few times. I was just wondering how long it takes for that bacteria to grow and show up, because they still don't know where the infection is coming from. It could be viral, but her white blood cell count is high, in the 2000s. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Spike3689 - Thu Dec 10 12:31:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the person, and it depends on the type of tests they are doing. They should be doing chest x-rays regularly to check the progression of the pneumonia. There are blood tests to help show if there is an infection in the body, if they order a CBCD (a complete blood count and differential), that is one of the most common tests used to check for general infections. If her white blood cell count is increased, it IS a sign of infection. To determine if the infection is bacterial, they should look at the 'differential count', which is a breakdown of the 5 types of white cells in the blood. If the 'Neutrophils' are elevated, then it is most likely a bacterial infection (and then it could probably be treated with antibiotics),… [cont.]
Answered by CLXT - Thu Dec 10 13:34:30 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
Can you get pneumonia from a child who has just gotten the Prevnar vaccine?
Q. My son got his 1-yr old round of shots which included the Prevnar vaccine. 2 weeks later I got pneumonia and was very sick. Could I have gotten pneumonia because of my son's vaccine?
Asked by Tiffany - Tue Oct 6 09:49:43 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No
Answered by gazeygoo - Tue Oct 6 09:56:09 2009
Q. My son got his 1-yr old round of shots which included the Prevnar vaccine. 2 weeks later I got pneumonia and was very sick. Could I have gotten pneumonia because of my son's vaccine?
Asked by Tiffany - Tue Oct 6 09:49:43 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No
Answered by gazeygoo - Tue Oct 6 09:56:09 2009
How long can I expect a cough to last after recovering from pneumonia?
Q. I had pneumonia about three weeks ago. I've completed a full round of antibiotics and I'm feeling much better, but still have a pretty bad cough. Yes, I am calling the doctor, but she's taking her sweet time getting back to me, so I was wondering if anyone has had this before and could tell me from experience how long I could have this cough.
Asked by Trip - Mon Aug 27 10:39:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had pneumonia last year, and I had a cough that last for a little more than a month. You are just clearing out your lungs again. It does go away when everything is cleaned out. It varies for each person, and depends on how severe the illness was. If you've already completed the anti-biotics and feeling alright, it should only be another week or two.
Answered by KS - Mon Aug 27 10:50:22 2007
Q. I had pneumonia about three weeks ago. I've completed a full round of antibiotics and I'm feeling much better, but still have a pretty bad cough. Yes, I am calling the doctor, but she's taking her sweet time getting back to me, so I was wondering if anyone has had this before and could tell me from experience how long I could have this cough.
Asked by Trip - Mon Aug 27 10:39:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had pneumonia last year, and I had a cough that last for a little more than a month. You are just clearing out your lungs again. It does go away when everything is cleaned out. It varies for each person, and depends on how severe the illness was. If you've already completed the anti-biotics and feeling alright, it should only be another week or two.
Answered by KS - Mon Aug 27 10:50:22 2007
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