Pneumonia
Does pneumonia affect one or both lung(s)?
Could affect one or both lungs!
How many MAIN risk factors are there?
4 duh
Is pneumonia preventable?
yes!
Can pneumonia be cured?
YES!
What type of pneumonia has 4 stages?(that we talked about)
lobar pneumonia
How many stages are in lobar pneumonia?
four!
What habits can lead to pneumonia?
smoking, over consumption of alcohol
Name one form of a viral infection.
covid
If symptoms worsen, what should one do?
talk to a doctor!
What happens in the resolution phase?
The infection begins to clear!
Name 3 symptoms
Cough, shortness of breath, Rapid shallow breathing,Chest pain,Loss of appetite ,Fatigue,Nausea and vomiting,Confusion
Children __and under have a higher chance of getting pneumonia.
2
pneumonia was the ___ leading cause of hospitalization across all ages.
sixth
can pneumonia be caused by bacteria or just a virus?
It can be caused by both!
What do the lungs do in Red hepatization?
infected lung tissue becomes firm and red.the lungs become less elastic.
What are some of the main causes of Pneumonia?
Bacteria, viral infecting, aspiration!
Those who work where have a higher chance of getting sick?
crowded areas such as nursing homes, and homeless shelters.
How many emergency visits did pneumonia cause?
In 2021-2022, there were over 63,000 emergency room visits for pneumonia in Canada.
what type of infection could follow after a viral infection?
A bacterial infection
Name the 4 stages
Congestion, Red hepatization, Gray hepatization and Resolution.
How can pneumonia be prevented? (name 2 ways)
vaccine, Good Hygiene Practices,Managing Chronic Health Conditions,Boosting Immune System Health,Smoking Cessation
Adults who are ages __ and up have a higher risk of getting pneumonia as a result of the immune system weakening with age.
65!
The infection leads to the air sacs filling with __or__.
fluid or pus
Name 2 types of medication
Antibiotics, Antiviral medicine,Antifungal medicines,Over-the-counter medicines
Name how long each stage lasts.
1-2, 2-4, 4-8, 8-10+