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Pneumonia
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Alawi, Lhamiah M.
Casano, Diana Elizabeth C.
Kinoshita, Ryou G.
What is Pneumonia?
• Newborns and infants may not show any sign of the infection. Or they may vomit, have a fever and
cough, appear restless or tired and without energy, or have difficulty breathing and eating.
What is Pneumonia?
• Several developments in the 1900s improved the outcome for those with
pneumonia. With the advent of penicillin and other antibiotics, modern
surgical techniques, and intensive care in the 20th century, mortality from
pneumonia, which had approached 30%, dropped precipitously in the
developed world. Vaccination of infants against Haemophilus
influenzae type B began in 1988 and led to a dramatic decline in cases
shortly thereafter. Vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae in
adults began in 1977, and in children in 2000, resulting in a similar
decline.
Causes of Pneumonia
Causes of Pneumonia
Many germs can cause pneumonia. The most common are bacteria and
viruses in the air we breathe. Your body usually prevents these germs
from infecting your lungs. But sometimes these germs can overpower
your immune system, even if your health is generally good.
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia is the most common type of
pneumonia. It occurs outside of hospitals or other health care
facilities. It may be caused by:
• Fungi. This type of pneumonia is most common in people with chronic health problems
or weakened immune systems, and in people who have inhaled large doses of the
organisms. The fungi that cause it can be found in soil or bird droppings and vary
depending upon geographic location.
Causes of Pneumonia
• Get vaccinated: Get a flu shot every year to prevent seasonal influenza. The flu is
a common cause of pneumonia, so preventing the flu is a good way to prevent
pneumonia. Children younger than 5 and adults 65 and older should get vaccinated
against pneumococcal pneumonia, a common form of bacterial pneumonia. The
pneumococcal vaccine is also recommended for all children and adults who are at
increased risk of pneumococcal disease due to other health conditions. There are
two types of pneumococcal vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if
one of them is right for you.
• Hib vaccine, which prevents pneumonia in children from Haemophilus influenza
type b
Preventing Pneumonia