Pneumonia---Simple Schematic Diagram

Precipitating Factors:

Predisposing Factors:

Lifestyle

Age (People who were included

in the both ends of the age
continuum are highly susceptible
to the disease)

Gender

(Males are
susceptible than females)

Present Health Condition

Environment

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Exposure to Pathogen or Source of

Infection
Invasion of Microorganisms into the lungs
via orifices which connects to URT
Proliferation of Microorganisms
Proliferation of Microorganisms
Inflammation Process
Tissue Injury

Irritation of the Respiratory Tract

(Caused by biologic agents)

Vasodilation

HyperSecretion of
Mucus

(Increased blood flow to the area)

Increased Permeability

Respiratory
Congestion

Respiratory
Insufficiency

(Protein Rich Exudate Containing Immunoglobulins and

complement moves into injured area)

Emigration of
Leukocytes
Increase in the number of leukocytes

Chemotaxis
Phagocytosis

Signs and Symptoms

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Shaking chills
Increased WBC count

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Chest pain that fluctuates

with breathing (pleurisy)
Headache

Muscle pain

Fatigue