Human Psychology Period 6 PNEUMONIA Jasmine Miclat
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An infection of one or both lungs Inflames the air sacs in one
or both lungs Caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungi Common lung
infection WHAT IS THE ILLNESS?
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Cough Fever, may be mild or high Shaking chills Shortness of
breath Headache Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue
Confusion, especially in older people Chest pains WHAT ARE THE
SYMPTOMS?
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Annual flu shot Frequently washing hands Good hygiene and
health habits Avoiding interaction with those who are sick HOW DO
YOU PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THIS ILLNESS?
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Normal Chest X-ray Chest X-ray showing pneumonia
COMPARISON
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Can be both contagious and non-contagious You dont catch
pneumonia You only catch the bugs that cause it Bacteria, Fungi,
Viruses, and Parasites Viral pneumonias are more contagious than
bacterial and fungal pneumonias IS IT CONTAGIOUS?
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Drinking plenty of fluids to loosen secretions Getting lots of
rest Bacterial Pneumonia Treated with antibiotics Viral Pneumonia
Treated with antivirals; antibiotics does not work Possible
breathing treatments HOW IS IT TREATED?
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Adults 65 years of age or older Children younger than 5 years
of age People who smoke cigarettes People who have chronic
illnesses People who are recovering from a severe illness WHO IS
MOST AT RISK?
