Jonathan Mark Oducayen 12B

Grp 9 1-27-11

Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia or bronchial pneumonia or "Bronchogenic pneumonia" (not to be
confused with lobar pneumonia) is the acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles. It is a type of
pneumonia characterized by multiple foci of isolated, acute consolidation, affecting one or more
pulmonary lobules.

Causes of Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia is closely associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia. In a
person suffering from bronchopneumonia, bacteria invade the lungs, which results to an
inflammatory immune response. This reaction of the lungs leads to the filling of the alveolar
sacs with exudates. As a result, consolidation takes place: a condition wherein the air space
in the lungs is replaced with fluids.

Symptoms of Bronchopneumonia in Children

 Cough with yellow or green mucus

 High grade fever
 Pain in the chest
 Breathlessness
 Loss of appetite
 Sick looking child

Treatment of Bronchopneumonia in Babies

 Antibiotics prescribed by your doctor should be taken regularly as advised. This is the
first line of treatment in bronchopneumonia.
 Along with the above treatment additionally proper food supplementation, hydration
by giving adequate water, vegetable juices made up of carrot, and spinach can be
given.
 Pneumococcal vactionation is advised in children.