Pneumonia Flashcards
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Risk factors
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Dysphagia - aspiration pneumonia Age (elderly and young) Environmental hazards Immunosuppression Smoking DM Chronic diseases Altered gag reflex Motor control dysfunction of swallowing Dehydration Malnutrition Environment (nursing homes, ICU - secondary to decreased mobility and cognition) Stress Immobility
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Signs/sx
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Prolonged recent URTI Pleuritic pain (innervated - can be reproduced c deep breaths/exercise) Productive cough Dyspnea Tachypnea Tachycardia Coughing during or immediately after eating (aspiration pneumonia) Fever Fatigue Generalized myalgias Cyanosis Abnormal breath sounds (crackles; wheezes)
