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Bronchial Pneumonia

Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Introduction

Introduction

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung that is most often caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. Occasionally, inhaled chemicals that irritate the lungs can cause pneumonia. Healthy people can usually fight off pneumonia infections. However, people who are sick, including those who are recovering from the flu (influenza) or an upper respiratory illness, have weakened immune systems that make it easier for bacteria to grow in their lungs.

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Pneumonia: Diagnosis

Diagnostic Difficulties in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). It is important to determine if the cause of CAP is bacteria, atypical bacteria, or a virus, since they all require different... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

Anticholinergic AgentsAnticholinergic agents relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.Brands and Benefits. Anticholinergics used for... Read more »

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Thrombolytic, also called clot-busting or fibrinolytic, drugs are now mainstays in the early treatment of many patients with heart attacks. These drugs dissolve the clot, or thrombus,... Read more »

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Other MedicationsNitrates have been used in the treatment of angina for over 100 years. These drugs release nitric oxide, thereby relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels. Many nitrate... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prognosis

PrognosisMore than a million people are hospitalized each year for pneumonia, making it the third most frequent reason for hospitalizations (births are first and heart disease is second). Although... Read more »

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