Pneumonia

• What is pneumonia?

  Infection of the air sacs in one or both lungs
• How long can pneumonia last?

  Weeks -> months
• Approx how many children under 5 get pneumonia each year?

  700
• Wht are some symptom of pneumonia and how does it present?

  Severe cough

  Phlegm

  Fever

  Increased WOB, SOB grunting

  Cyanosis
• Is pneumonia bacterial or viral?

  Can be both
• What age group does pneumonia present in

  Any
• How is pneumonia managed?

  Antibiotics (if bacterial) - amoxicillin is first line

  Fever management

  Oxygen

  Monitor feeding

  Fluid support
• WHat does this CXR show?

  Middle zone pneumonia