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[[Image:New Pneumonia cartoon.jpg|thumb|250px|'''Pneumonia''' fills the lung's [[alveolus|alveoli]] with fluid, keeping oxygen from reaching the bloodstream. The alveolus on the left is normal, while the alveolus on the right is full of fluid from pneumonia.]] | [[Image:New Pneumonia cartoon.jpg|thumb|250px|'''Pneumonia''' fills the lung's [[alveolus|alveoli]] with fluid, keeping oxygen from reaching the bloodstream. The alveolus on the left is normal, while the alveolus on the right is full of fluid from pneumonia.]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
People with pneumonia often have a productive cough, fevershaking chills, Shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, cough up blood, headaches, sweaty, and clammy skin. Other possible symptoms are loss of appetite, fatigue, blueness of the skin, nausea, vomiting, mood swings, andjoint pains or muscle aches. In elderly people manifestations of pneumonia may not be typical. They may develop a new or worsening confusion or may experience unsteadiness, leading to falls. Infants with pneumonia may have many of the symptoms above, but in many cases they are simply sleepy or have a decreased appetite.
History and Symptoms
Common symptoms
- Dyspnea
- Productive cough (greenish or yellow sputum)
- Fever (high grade) with sweating, chills, and rigor
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Rapid, shallow breathing
Less common symptoms
Elderly
The manifestations of pneumonia, like those for many conditions, might not be typical in older people. They might instead experience:
- Delirium
- Hypothermia
- falls
Infant
Atypical pneumonia
Major points and Recommendations for Diagnosis of adults with hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated, and healthcare-associated pneumonia (DO NOT EDIT) [1]
All patients should have a comprehensive medical history obtained and undergo physical examination to define the severity of HAP, to exclude other potential sources of infection, and to reveal the presence of specific conditions that can influence the likely etiologic pathogens (Level II)
For Level of evidence and classes click here.
References
- ↑ "Guidelines for the management of adults with hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated, and healthcare-associated pneumonia". American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 171 (4): 388–416. 2005. doi:10.1164/rccm.200405-644ST. PMID 15699079. Retrieved 2012-09-13. Unknown parameter
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