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==Overview==
 
Detailed information pertaining to a patient's history may greatly assist in determining the underlying cause of [[pneumonia]]. Some common symptoms seen in a majority of patients include [[cough]], [[fever]], and a [[pleuritic chest pain]]. Specific signs and symptoms, such as [[diarrhea]], [[hyponatremia]], and [[anemia]] may increase the suspiciousness of specific causative organisms. Details pertaining to cough may assist in identifying the underlying cause. It is also important to inquire about risk factors and [[comorbidities]] as they can provide important information regarding the [[bacterial infection]].   
==History==
In order to understand the underlying cause of pneumonia, it is imperative that health care providers assess the patient's [[Bacterial pneumonia risk factors|risk factors]], as well as comorbidities and any other conditions that may provide further information. Affected individuals should be inquired regarding:
 
*Duration of symptoms
*Presence of [[cough]]
**Dry
**[[Productive cough|Productive]] (Inquire about the amount and colour)
***Productive cough may be indicative of:<ref name="pmid30020693" />
****Currant Jelly sputum: ''[[Klebsiella]]''
****Rust coloured sputum: ''[[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]''
****Green sputum: ''[[Haemophilus|Hemophilus]], [[Pseudomonas]]''
****Foul smelling/ bad-tasting sputum: ''[[Anaerobic organism|Anaerobes]]''
**[[Hemoptysis]]
*Details pertaining to [[fever]]
**[[Temperature]]
**Duration
**Pattern
**Presence or absence of any [[chills]]
*Associated [[Pleuritic chest pain|chest pain]]
 
Certain exposures should also be inquired about. These include but are not limited to:<ref name="pmid30020693">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2021 | volume= | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=30020693 | doi= | pmc= | url= }} </ref>
 
*Exposure to and use of equipment such as water coolers and water tanks as well as air-conditioners (may indicate a ''[[Legionella pneumophila|Legionella pneumonia]]'' infection)
*Significant time spent in crowded areas especially homeless shelters, jails and prisons. Residing in poverty stricken areas can also contribute to infection development (may indicate a ''[[Streptococcus]] pneumonia, [[Mycobacterium|Mycobacteria]], [[Mycoplasma]],'' or ''[[Chlamydia]]'' infection)
*Recent animal Exposure (''eg, [[Chlamydophila psittaci|Chlamydia psittaci]]'' is found in individuals with exposure to birds)
*Recent exposure with sick individuals
 
==Symptoms==
===Common Symptoms<ref name="pmid30020693" /><ref name="pmid28613500">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2021 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=28613500 | doi= | pmc= | url= }} </ref>===
 
*[[Fever]]
*[[Chills]]
*[[Productive cough]]
*[[Dyspnea]]
*[[Pleuritic chest pain|Chest pain (pleuritic)]]
*[[Weight loss]]
 
''Elderly'' patients may experience:
 
*[[Weakness]]
*[[Lethargy]]
*Altered mental status
*[[Dyspepsia]]
*Absence of [[fever]]
 
===Uncommon Symptoms<ref name="pmid30020693" /><ref name="pmid28613500" />===
 
*[[Fatigue]]
*[[Headache]]
*[[Myalgia]]
*[[Arthralgia]]
*[[Diarrhea]] and [[hyponatremia]] (indicative of ''[[Legionella]]'')
*[[Anemia]] and [[jaundice]] ([[hemolytic anemia]]) (indicative of ''[[Mycoplasma]]'')


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Overview

Detailed information pertaining to a patient's history may greatly assist in determining the underlying cause of pneumonia. Some common symptoms seen in a majority of patients include cough, fever, and a pleuritic chest pain. Specific signs and symptoms, such as diarrhea, hyponatremia, and anemia may increase the suspiciousness of specific causative organisms. Details pertaining to cough may assist in identifying the underlying cause. It is also important to inquire about risk factors and comorbidities as they can provide important information regarding the bacterial infection.

History

In order to understand the underlying cause of pneumonia, it is imperative that health care providers assess the patient's risk factors, as well as comorbidities and any other conditions that may provide further information. Affected individuals should be inquired regarding:

Certain exposures should also be inquired about. These include but are not limited to:[1]

  • Exposure to and use of equipment such as water coolers and water tanks as well as air-conditioners (may indicate a Legionella pneumonia infection)
  • Significant time spent in crowded areas especially homeless shelters, jails and prisons. Residing in poverty stricken areas can also contribute to infection development (may indicate a Streptococcus pneumonia, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, or Chlamydia infection)
  • Recent animal Exposure (eg, Chlamydia psittaci is found in individuals with exposure to birds)
  • Recent exposure with sick individuals

Symptoms

Common Symptoms[1][2]

Elderly patients may experience:

Uncommon Symptoms[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "StatPearls". 2021. PMID 30020693.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "StatPearls". 2021. PMID 28613500.

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