Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pneumonia?
A
Inflammatory condition of the lungs alvioli
2
Q
What are the signs of pneumonia?
A
Rapid shallow breaths
Unparalleled chest expansion
Dull to percussion on area of infection
Bronchial breathing
3
Q
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
A
Fever
Pluritic pain
dry cough
sputum
4
Q
What investigations are used in pneumonia?
A
Chest xray
Full blood count
erythrocyte sedimentation
5
Q
What treatments are used in pneumonia?
A
Pneumonia is self-limiting
6
Q
What treatments are used in community acquired pneumonia?
A
Antibiotics
7
Q
What is CAP?
A
Community acquired pneumonia
