Facts About Pneumonia
Prevention
The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid sick people (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [See In-Depth Report #94: Colds and influenza.]
Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission
Colds and flu are spread primarily from infected people who cough or sneeze. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Research has found that washing hands frequently can prevent the spread of viral respiratory illnesses. Always wash...
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Pneumonia: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Risk factors for pneumonia often depend on the specific type of disease.Risk Factors for Institutional- and Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial)... Read more »
Pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pneumonia is a respiratory condition in which there is infection of the lung. Community-acquired pneumonia refers to pneumonia in people who have... Read more »
Pneumonia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of one or both lungs.Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny,... Read more »
Viral pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Viral pneumonia is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the lungs due to infection with a virus.See also:Atypical pneumoniaInfluenzaRespiratory... Read more »
Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Parapneumonic pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity, which develops in the setting... Read more »
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