PNEUMONIA

Cards (9)

  • Pneumonia
    An acute infectious disease of the lungs usually caused by the pneumococcus resulting in the consolidation of one or more lobes of either one or both lungs
  • Etiologic Agents
    • Streptococcus pneumonia
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Haemophilus influenzae
    • Pneumococcus of Friedlander
  • Incubation Period
    2 to 3 days
  • Mode of Transmission
    • Droplet infection
    • Indirect contact (fomites)
  • Clinical Manifestations
    • Rhinitis
    • Chest indrawing
    • Rusty sputum
    • Productive cough
    • High fever
    • Vomiting
    • Convulsions
    • Flushed face
    • Dilated pupils
    • Pain over the affected lung
    • Highly colored urine with reduced chlorides and increased urates
  • Complications
    • Emphysema
    • Endocarditis
    • Pneumococcal meningitis
    • Otitis Media
    • Jaundice
  • Diagnostic Test

    • Chest X-ray
    • Sputum Analysis
    • Blood/Serologic Exam
    • Dull percussion note on affected side
  • Management
    1. Bed Rest
    2. Adequate salt, fluid, calorie, and vitamin intake
    3. Frequent turning from side to side
  • Prevention and Control
    • Prevent common colds, influenza and other upper respiratory infections
    • Immunization with pneumonia vaccine
    • Eliminate contributory factors such as exposure to cod, pollution, and physical conditions of fatigue and alcoholism