Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny, single-celled living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa) spread through contact with an infected person. The microorganisms enter the body through the mouth, nose and eyes. If the body's resistance is down, the natural process of fighting off diseases is weakened and the microorganisms are free to spread into the lungs and the lungs'...
There is a lot of buzz every year about "The Flu Shot." The debate rages every fall, "should I or should I not get the vaccine?" There are... Read more »
Annual vaccinations for influenza virus are recommended for many groups of people. I strongly suggest that all people over the age of 65,... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to review the impact that severe infections from a common pneumonia bacterium can have on asthmatics and... Read more »
For many years, asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As this year's fall season gets... Read more »
With the crazy weather lately, all the news about hospitals being full of flu patients, some actually overflowing out to parking lot tents,... Read more »
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Pneumonia - viral; "Walking pneumonia" - viral PreventionWash your hands often, especially after blowing your nose, going to the bathroom, diapering... Read more »
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Prevention There are two vaccines that can prevent the development of pneumonias. A vaccine against some of the common types of Streptococcus... Read more »
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Hepatitis BAbout 2 billion people have been infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) worldwide, and each year 1 million people die, mostly due to... Read more »
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Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae; Community-acquired pneumonia - atypical PreventionWash your hands often and have other people around you... Read more »
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PreventionThe best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid sick people (if possible), and to practice good... Read more »