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Home -> Shop By Store -> PneumoniaPneumoniaWhat is Phneumonia ?Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It involves the tiny air sacs, called alveoli, which are located at the tips of the body’s smallest breathing tubes, called the bronchi. The alveoli are responsible for passing oxygen into the blood. Causes of Phneumonia Pneumonia is caused by breathing in small particles or droplets of the Pneumonia bacterial or virus. Usually this is transmitted by an infected person when they cough or sneeze.
Symptoms of Phneumonia The most common symptoms of pneumonia are shortness of breath; chest pain, especially when breathing in; coughing; shallow, rapid breathing; and fever and chills. Coughs usually bring up mucus, also called sputum. The sputum may even be streaked with blood or pus. In serious cases, the patient’s lips or nail bed will appear blue due to lack of oxygen. Diagnosis of Phneumonia Pneumonia can be diagnosed by a number of laboratory tests, including chest x-rays, complete blood counts, blood cultures, and sputum samples. These tests can help determine what type of infection is causing the pneumonia so your doctor can plan the most effective course of treatment. |
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