Pneumonia

Pneumonia

Pneumonia causes fluid build up in the lungs caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. There are many types of pneumonia. They range from mild to life threatening. A person may be more likely to get pneumonia after battling a common cold or the flu. Chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, cancer and heart disease make patients more susceptible to getting pneumonia.

Fast Facts

Also called: Bronchopneumonia
Type of infection: Viral, bacteria or fungi¹
Cause: bacteria, virus, parasite, fungi²
Duration: 1-2 weeks³
Risk factors: People of advanced age or young children, specific preexisting conditions (Cancer, heart or lung disease, smoking and alcohol abuse or exposure to certain pollutants⁴

Symptoms

Symptoms include difficulty Breathing, cough, fever and chest pain²

Treatment

Self-treatment includes drinking plenty of fluid, rest and taking doctor prescribed medications.

Disclaimer

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Wikipedia: Pneumonia
MedicineNet.com: Pneumonia
American Lung Association (ALA): Pneumonia
MayoClinic.com: Pneumonia
MedlinePlus: Pneumonia
WebMD: Pneumonia - Topic Overview
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID): Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Pneumonia News

Google News: Pneumonia Search
Topix: Pneumonia News Search
Reuters India: New Vaccin Sneaks Into Body, Then Self-Destructs (July 8, 2008)
HealthDay: Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly (April 22, 2008)
HealthDay: Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought (March 19, 2008)
HealthDay: Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off Pneumonia (October 29, 2007)
Reuters: Vitamins won't ward off pneumonia risk (May 21, 2007)
HealthDay: Atypical Pneumonias Best Treated With Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics: Study (May 15, 2007)
HealthDay: Pneumococcal Strains Not Covered by Vaccine on the Rise (April 24, 2007)
CBS News: Pneumonia Vaccine Cuts Hospital Visits (April 5, 2007)

Pneumonia Facts

ALA: Pneumonia Fact Sheet
MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Pneumonia
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): FASTATS - Pneumonia
KidsHealth: Pneumonia

Pneumonia Causes, Symptoms and Complications

MayoClinic.com: Pneumonia: Signs and Symptoms | Causes | Complications
WebMD: Pneumonia - Cause | Symptoms
NIAID: Pneumococcal Pneumonia Cause | Symptoms | Complications

Pneumonia Treatment Options

Pneumonia Holistic and Alternative Treatment

CureZone: Pneumonia - Prevention & Curing Protocol
MotherNature: Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook Pneumonia
MedlinePlus: Herbs and Supplements: Vitamin A (Retinol)

Pneumonia Prevention

ALA: Preventing Pneumonia Is Possible
MayoClinic.com: Pneumonia: Prevention
WebMD: Pneumonia - Prevention
NIAID: Pneumococcal Pneumonia Prevention

Pneumonia Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Pneumonia
Archives of Internal Medicine Search: Pneumonia
PubMed Central Search: Pneumonia

Pneumonia Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Pneumonia Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Pneumonia Clinical Trials

Pneumonia Support Groups

DailyStrength: Pneumonia Support Community

Pneumonia Discussion and Blogs

Topix: Pneumonia Forums
MedHelp: Pneumonia Forums

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