Questions tagged [pneumonia]
The pneumonia tag has no usage guidance.
18
questions
3
votes
0
answers
16
views
Physiologic basis behind increased survival with double coverage for community acquired pneumonia
Double coverage (generally cephalosporin + macrolide) is currently the recommended treatment for patients hospitalised with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) [1]. This seems mainly to be due to ...
- 69
4
votes
1
answer
41
views
Pathophysiology of bronchiolitis vs. bronchitis
In most medical textbooks, bronchitis is said to be an inflammation of both bronchi and bronchioles, and to affect mostly adults.
On the other hand, bronchiolitis is said to be a specific inflammation ...
- 71
1
vote
0
answers
21
views
Why are inhaled corticosteroids not used in the treatment of pneumonia?
Common sense made me think of the need for inflammation reduction in case of pneumonia and the anti-inflammatory characteristics of inhaled corticosteroids. I Googled and found a study1 from 2017 that ...
- 989
4
votes
1
answer
68
views
What are the most common ways that COVID kills?
Looking at the death counts for 2020 published on the CDC's website, total deaths "involving COVID-19" were 375,581, but total deaths "involving COVID-19 and pneumonia" were only ...
- 143
1
vote
2
answers
85
views
Could high dosage Omega-3 oils reduce COVID-19 pneumonia? [closed]
I understand that Omega-3 oils have anti-inflammatory properties.
At high daily dose (say 5 grams) could they reduce the dangerous COVID-19 related pneumonia seen in some patients?
I guess one would ...
user19471
1
vote
1
answer
57
views
Could liquid ventilation offer more effective treatment for pneumonia?
Thinking about pneumonia as the cause of death for COVID-19 victims, it seems natural to wonder - why not fight fluid with fluid?
Breathing in oxygen through liquid is possible. Although it seems ...
- 113
0
votes
1
answer
47
views
Is or could lung lavage be used to treat or at least reduce the time required on a respirator for COVID19 patients?
Could bronchial washing (as used in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and some forms of pneumonia) be used to treat or at least reduce the length of time a patient suffering from COVID-19 required ...
- 101
2
votes
1
answer
70
views
How likely is it to develop pneumonia as a result of COVID-19?
The severity of n=44,672 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mainland China as of February 11, 2020** as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 (previously 2019-nCoV) virus is as follows:
81% mild (assumed: no ...
- 989
3
votes
1
answer
53
views
Does oxygen supplementation in case of pneumonia cause effects other than possibly preventing hypoxemia?
I've been reading about oxygen supplementation and have a question about the effects of oxygen supplementation in case of pneumonia.
Patients with aspiration pneumonitis or pneumonia may progress to ...
- 989
0
votes
0
answers
29
views
Ways of dealing with pneumonia
I have a question about ways of dealing with pneumonia. As far as I understand, the danger of pneumonia comes primarily from the buildup of fluid in the lungs causing asphyxiation.
Whenever I have a ...
- 101
3
votes
1
answer
71
views
Would "working out" with a respiratory muscle training device improve survivability of ARDS in patients without access to a ventilator?
"Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome" (ARDS) is characterized by a rapid onset of widespread inflammation of the lungs. The causes are many, and one such cause might become prominent in the near ...
- 105
2
votes
1
answer
203
views
Is walking pneumonia aka mycoplasma pneumoniae curable?
The cold is considered incurable although it has a treatment. Does walking pneumonia fall in this category? Someone I know says they were told the bacteria never leaves their body, and so they have ...
3
votes
0
answers
42
views
Is sinus mucus inhalation a high risk of pneumonia?
I understand that inhalation of food or stomach contents has a very high risk of causing pneumonia. Is routine sinus mucus , not caused by a cold of other illness, likely to cause pneumonia if inhaled ...
- 297
2
votes
0
answers
22
views
Klebsiella pneumoniae and corticosteroids
Does anyone know why taking corticosteroids is a risk factor of a Klebsiella pneumoniae infection? Also, is it normal to find Klebsiella pneumoniae in the throat area or upper respiratory tract?
I'd ...
- 121
5
votes
2
answers
372
views
Is it dangerous for an old person to take pneumococcal vaccine (for pneumonia) twice within 2 years?
I have an old relative in her 70s who took some vaccination jabs 2 years ago. She has no idea what jab it was due to her aging mind. I intend to bring her to take pneumococcal vaccine to protect ...
- 703
1
vote
1
answer
142
views
How fast can a common cold progress/develop into pneumonia?
I know that it all depends on the health of the individual, but typically speaking how fast can a common cold progress and develop into pneumonia?
After how many days of enduring chest congestion ...
- 2,070
1
vote
0
answers
84
views
How long is pneumonia contagious for?
Is Pneumonia contagious? If yes then can anyone please tell me how long it remains contagious?
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
195
views
What Should Be The Precautions While taking Care of pneumonia patient?
What precautions should I follow while taking care of a pneumonia patient?
- 21