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Avatar n tn You have got to get up and move around to prevent it. If you do have pneumonia in your lungs you will need pretty powerful antibiotics so don't hesitate to see a doctor.
Avatar m tn You can also get bacterial pneumonia as a secondary infection. Bacterial pneumonia is usually caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is a bacteria that can be in the throat or respiratory tract in small numbers and it can be normal bacteria until someone gets run down due to a viral infection, fungal infection or other reasons. Then the Streptococcus bacteria can take over the lungs and cause a bad infection. It is treatable with antibiotics.
Avatar n tn Pneumonia is defined as an inflammatory condition of the lungs. It does not "get into the blood". The causative agent may be viral, bacterial or chemical. If it is viral some studies suggest several grams of vitamin C a day will be helpful. Otherwise, as allmymarbles suggested, if the etiology is viral treatment is supportive.
Avatar n tn As silverfox stated, "this depends". Pneumonia signifies fluid in the lungs. If the fluid is due to an active bacterial infection (yellowish color of expectorant) you can endanger others by coughing and aerosolizing bacteria. As a rule of thumb, you will be contagious until the expectorant disappears or becomes colorless. It is best to stay away from the eldery or those with compromised immune systems while experiencing active bacterial pneumonia.
Avatar n tn The CT ruled out anything foreign in his lungs and showed he actually had pneumonia in both his lungs this go around. They also, did blood work/cultures, which all came back good. They had infectious disase do a TB test, which also turned out okay. They have decided, as you mentioned, it is bacterial and not viral. They are treating him with the Cleocin for three weeks (2tsp/ 3x day) hoping longer treatment will be the key. They said, they chose Cleocin, because he responded to it.
Avatar f tn Much like a whooping cough or pleuritis (inflammation of the space surrounding the lungs), there will be episodes of gasping fits, even when things are getting better. fungal infections can be misdiagnosed as bacterial pneumonia, it has happened to me, but if the xrays are looking better then this likely is a bacterial infection. Ask your veterinarian if a bronchodilator will help and express with them your concerns, I am sure they will be happy to listen and work with you to help your dog.
Avatar n tn no, severe lung infections such as pneumonia or acute (bacterial) bronchitis can take many weeks to heal up from. Just watch out for relapses in symptoms of infections, such as fever and increasing shortness of breath.
Avatar n tn are all spots on the lungs cancer? can bronchitis leave scar tissue on the lungs?
Avatar n tn They can treat you with antibiotics if you have the secondary bacterial pneumonia but if it is Mycoplasma or Chlamydia they may or may not. I have had both Mycoplasma and Chlamdia pneumnia at the same time after getting the flu. You may just still have the viral pneumonia. You should revisit your doctor to be safe. If you have any other questions feel free.
2061712 tn?1355244263 Pneumonia doesnt just develop overnight its an untreated bacterial infection that settles in your lungs. If you develop a fever or have trouble breathing make sure to get checked out.
Avatar f tn will work rapidly and he will feel much better shortly. Bacterial pneumonia is common after any trauma to the chest, as the lungs canot move properly due to the trauma, and fluid develpos which is breeding grond for bacteria.
Avatar m tn This is a bacterial infection? Then hopefully the antibiotics will kick in to kill the infection. At that point, she will start her healing process. It will be a slow one. I've had bad bacterial bronchial infections that required a lot of prednisone plus antibiotics to get my lungs better again. Even after the fever is gone, it took many weeks for the lungs to heal.
Avatar m tn These complications can include dehydration, ear or sinus infections, and bacterial or viral pneumonia, which can fill the air sacs in the lungs with pus or fluid, making it difficult to breathe and depriving older patients of adequate oxygen. In some cases, pneumonia may be asymptomatic, but it is still contagious if it results from a bacterial or viral infection.
437079 tn?1222438840 Infiltrates on a xray usually means that the air sacs are filled with fluid, cells, bacteria, or other substance. Pneumonia is an example , also fluid build up from CHF (congestive heart failure) can present as infiltrates from what I remember. I know that there are other reasons. What did your doc say Diva? Again keeping you in my thoughts..
Avatar f tn I am 59 yrs old and have had pneumonia 3 times in last 7 months. I have had pneumonia many many times since I was born .Have been told many years ago that my lungs are scarred from this. Each time i go to my doctor he says I have bacterial infection adn treats me with Levaquinn for 7 days(500mg).Had an xray done reclty and now he wants me to see a lung specialist saying I need to find out why my immune system is weakened.
Avatar n tn However, a week later he presented with a high fever, wheezing, rattling sound when breathing and they diagnosed bacterial pneumonia. They gave him albuterol nebulizer treatments and zithromax. The next day we were back at the doctor and he had been experiencing severe coughing fits that led to vomiting and sweating, as well as clammy skin, and he was continuing to have a lot of wheezing sound in his lungs, despite the albuterol treatments.
Avatar n tn Pleurisy occurs when the double membrane that lines the chest cavity and surrounds each of your lungs becomes inflamed. When inflamed, the two layers rub against each other, producing pain every time you breath. Pleurisy can be caused by a viral infection (like the flu), a bacterial infection (pneumonia), a lung clot, or autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus. You treat pleurisy by treating whatever is causing it.
Avatar n tn Would carinii pneumonia present itself with just a minor cough and congestion and no fever, no rash or other symptoms. In other words is this type of pneumonia something that is more severe? I have not had an exposure to someone with HIV, but I have allowed myself to receive oral sex on occasion from guys that I did not know their HIV status.
620048 tn?1358018235 Yes, the shot is only used for protection against bacterial infections. However, the bacterial type of pneumonia is the more serious one...the one that causes hospitalization and death. This is why my pulmonolgist insists on it. Again, my experience only and from the mouth of my own personal doctor.
Avatar f tn t have pneumonia? Do you have a cough? There is something called pleurisy which can hurt your lungs when you breathe, but both pneumonia and pleurisy are accompanied by a cough. Behind your lungs are your kidneys, is it possible that when you breathe your lungs are hurting your kidneys? Therefore it would feel like your lungs hurting but it's not. Just an idea if the doc is ruling out lung problems.
Avatar f tn I went to the Dr. both times. They did a blood test and said it is bacterial mychoplasma walking pneumonia. Both times an antibiotic was prescribed. It was just really hard to shake four months ago and I'm afraid that this time it's going to be hard to shake again. Just wanted to make sure I am doing everything right. Not a smoker. Don't have asthma, nothing like that.
Avatar f tn They could take a sputum culture as well if they listen to your lungs and it sounds bacterial. It could be viral in the lungs. They can do an xray to see if it necessary to rule out pneumonia. Hope this helps. Feel better.
Avatar m tn Hi there, In pleural thickening there is thickening, calcification and scarring of pleural tissue. The common causes are bacterial pneumonia,tuberculosis,rheumatoid lung disease,injuries,effusion and tumours.If there is no pleural effusion on expiratory lateral decubitus views it is ruled out .It is very useful for demonstrating small pleural effusions .Are you suffering from any fever, cough ,breathlessness? A clinical correlation of test results is very important.
Avatar m tn Upon getting the formal results of the X-ray however, i was then diagnosed with Bi-basal Pneumonia in the results with hazy reticular densities at both lungs. Upon consulting a Pulmonologist I was told that my lungs sounded fine. however upon looking at my X-ray he gave me a prescription of Co-amoxiclav and Tranexamic acid and told me to go for a week of treatment for possible pneumonia.
Avatar f tn finding the cause, treating it, and removing the thickened pleura by surgery to relieve pressure off the lungs. Please discuss with a chest specialist. Take care!
1618318 tn?1318196283 I have swallowing disorders that put me at risk for aspiration pneumonia. Are there any tests that can be done to differentiate the type of pneumonia? I have had several xrays done on my chest and was put on antibiotics.