Pneumonia Flashcards
synonym pneumonia
pneumonitis
what is pneumonia
infection in one or both lungs where the alveoli get filled up with pus or fluid
what are alveoli
little air sacs
what are the types of pneumonia
bacterial pneumonia
viral pneumonia
mycoplasma pneumonia
other (fungi or aspiration)
another name for mycoplasma pneumonia, what is it caused by
atypical pneumonia
caused by bacterium mycoplasma pneumoniae
what are symptoms of bacterial pneumonia
- blue-ish color to lips/fingernails
- confusion or delirium
- cough
- fever
- heavy sweating
- loss of appetite
what are some symptoms of viral pneumonia
same as bacterial but can also have
- headache
- shortness of breath
- muscle pain
- weakness
what are some complications of pneumonia
bacteremia -> septic shock
lung abcesses
pleural effusion
respiratory failure
kidney failure
heart failure
death
what is pleural effusion
area between the pleura fills with fluid, can lead to empyema and pleurisy
what is empyema
fluid between pleura gets infected
what is pleurisy
pain coming from the pleura
what things can influence the prognosis of pneumonia
age, overal health, where you live
which people are most at risk age wise (which risks?)
children younger than 5
people older than 70
more risk of complications or hospitalisation
which other things can influence the prognosis
smoking or other comorbidities
how long does the recovery take
2-4 week to feel better
up to 6 months to completely recover
