1. Pneumonia - MayoClinic.com A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumonia/DS00135

2. Pneumonia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung It is often characterized as including inflammation of the parenchyma of the lung (that is, the alveoli) and abnormal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia

Pneumonia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For other uses, see Pneumonia (disambiguation) Pneumonia Classification and external resources A chest X-ray showing a very prominent wedge shaped pneumonia in the right lung. ICD J J J ... MeSH Pneumonia Infectious pneumonias Bacterial pneumonia Viral pneumonia Fungal pneumonia Parasitic pneumonia ... Severe acute respiratory syndrome Pneumonias caused by infectious or noninfectious agents Aspiration pneumonia Lipid pneumonia Eosinophilic pneumonia Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia Noninfectious pneumonia Chemical pneumonia This box: view talk edit Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung It is often characterized as including inflammation of the parenchyma of the lung (that is, the alveoli ) and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid ( consolidation and exudation The alveoli are microscopic air filled sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria viruses fungi , or parasites , and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. Its cause may also be officially described as unknown when infectious causes have been excluded.

3. WHO | Pneumonia pneumonia. Key facts. pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. pneumonia kills an estimated 1.8 million children every year – more than AIDS, malaria http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs331/en/index.html

Language options Search All WHO This site only Main navigation Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Contacts Media centre WHO Fact sheets Main content printable version Fact sheet N°331 November 2010 Pneumonia Key facts Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia kills an estimated 1.6 million children every year – more than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. Pneumonia can be prevented by immunization, adequate nutrition and by addressing environmental factors. Pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics, but less than 20% of children with pneumonia receive the antibiotics they need. Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill with air when a healthy person breathes. When an individual has pneumonia, the alveoli are filled with pus and fluid, which makes breathing painful and limits oxygen intake. Pneumonia is the single largest cause of death in children worldwide. Every year, it kills an estimated 1.6 million children under the age of five years, accounting for 18% of all deaths of children under five years old worldwide. Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Children can be protected from pneumonia, it can be

4. Pneumonia: Definition From Answers.com n. An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs and caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants http://www.answers.com/topic/pneumonia

5. Pneumonia By Claudia Galvan, Delia Argabright, and Mantissa Johnston. Medicinal Plants of the Southwest Summer 2003 http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/pneumonia/pneumonia.htm

Pneumonia Causes of Pneumonia Medicinal Plant Lists Types of Pneumonia Chemical Constituents ... References By Claudia Galvan, Delia Argabright, and Mantissa Johnston Medicinal Plants of the Southwest Summer 2003 Pneumonia is not a single disease. It can have over 30 different causes. There are five main causes of pneumonia: Bacteria Viruses Mycoplasmas Other infectious agents, such as fungi �including pneumoscystis Various Chemicals http://www.umm.edu University of Maryland Medical Center Causes of Pneumonia Pneumonia is caused by an infection or injury to the lower respiratory tract resulting in inflammation. Infectious agents or injury caused by aspiration of dust or chemical agents causes fluid to enter the alveolar spaces. The symptoms of pneumonia include chills, fever, cough, chest pain, labored breathing, fatigue, anorexia, headache, leucocytosis, and bloody sputum. Pneumonia can also result from the aspiration of gastric contents, water, or other irritants. Infectious pneumonia is common in the US with about 2-3 million cases being diagnosed each year resulting in 40,000 to 70,000 deaths. Mortality is estimated at 14% for patients requiring hospitalization. Risk factors include upper respiratory infection, alcoholism, cigarette smoking, institutionalization, malnutrition, immunocompromise, and illnesses such as cancer, liver or kidney disease, congestive heart disease and cerebro vascular disorder. Pulmonary defense mechanisms such as the cough reflex, mucocilliary action, and immune responses, normally prevent infections but pneumonia results when the pathogen gets past these mechanisms. Virulence and severity of the pneumonia depends on the health of the individual, the particular microorganism, and the size of the inoculation.

6. Pneumonia - NHS Choices Factsheet on this condition including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and possible complications. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Pneumonia/

7. Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes, Signs And Treatment (Viral, Bacterial Learn pneumonia symptoms, causes, treatment, signs, diagnosis and types viral and bacterial (Pneumocystis carinii, Klebsiella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pneumoniae). http://www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/article.htm

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8. Pneumonia | BabyCenter When is a bad chest cold something more serious, and when should you pay a visit to your baby's doctor? http://www.babycenter.com/0_pneumonia_1195128.bc

9. Bacterial Pneumonia: EMedicine Emergency Medicine Article about bacterial pneumonia, which is caused by a pathogenic infection of the lungs. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic465.htm

10. Pneumonia: MedlinePlus pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Pneumonia URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html Also called: Bronchopneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at risk are older than 65 or younger than 2 years of age, or already have health problems. If you have pneumonia, you may have difficulty breathing and have a cough and a fever. A physical exam and history can help determine if you have pneumonia. Chest x-rays and blood tests can help determine what is wrong. Treatment depends on what made you sick. If bacteria are the cause, antibiotics should help. Viral pneumonia may get better with rest and drinking liquids. Preventing pneumonia is always better than treating it. The best preventive measures include washing your hands frequently, not smoking, and wearing a mask when cleaning dusty or moldy areas. There is a vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia, a bacterial infection which accounts for up to a quarter of all pneumonias.

11. Bacterial Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes & Treatment By EMedicineHealth.com Learn about bacterial pneumonia causes, symptoms and treatments. This lung infection produces coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bacterial_pneumonia/article_em.htm

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12. Atypical Pneumonia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia s of the organisms that commonly cause it....... Causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition, also called walking pneumonia. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000079.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Atypical pneumonia Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila Mycoplasma pneumoniae , and Chlamydophila pneumoniae Pneumonia is a condition in which there is an infection of the lung. Causes Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumoniae . It typically affects people younger than age 40. For more information on this type of pneumonia, see: Mycoplasma pneumonia Pneumonia due to chlamydia-related bacteria occurs year round and accounts for 5 - 15% of all pneumonias. It is usually mild. Pneumonia due to Legionella is seen more often in middle-aged and older adults, smokers, and those with chronic illnesses or a weak immune system. See also: Legionnaire's disease Symptoms Pneumonia due to mycoplasma and chlamydophila bacteria is usually mild. Pneumonia due to Legionella pneumophila gets worse during the first 4 - 6 days, and then improves over 4 - 5 days.

13. Pneumonia Definition Of Pneumonia In The Free Online Encyclopedia. pneumonia (n mōn`yə), acute infection of one or both lungs that can be caused by a bacterium, usually Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus; see streptococcus http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/pneumonia

14. Streptococcus Pneumoniae And Pneumococcal Pneumonia Chapter from Todar s Online Textbook of Bacteriology with information on Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common cause of lobar pneumonia. http://textbookofbacteriology.net/S.pneumoniae.html

15. Pneumonia Symptoms - Symptoms Of Pneumonia pneumonia symptoms caused by bacteria in otherwise healthy people younger than 65 usually come on suddenly. Symptoms of pneumonia often start during or after an upper respiratory http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-symptoms

16. Pneumonia - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston What is pneumonia? pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1457/mainpageS1457P0.html

advanced search or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z My Child Has... Home Pneumonia Pneumonia What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. Lobar pneumonia - affects one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs. Bronchial pneumonia (or bronchopneumonia) - affects patches throughout both lungs. Facts about pneumonia: Pneumonia can occur year round, but is usually seen in the winter and spring. Boys are affected by pneumonia more often than girls. There is an increased chance of developing pneumonia in a crowded area. Ten to 15 percent of children with a respiratory infection have pneumonia. What are the different types of pneumonia? The main types of pneumonia are: bacterial pneumonia - caused by various bacteria. The streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterium that causes bacterial pneumonia. Many other bacteria may cause bacterial pneumonia including: Group B streptococcus (most common in newborns) Staphylococcus aureus Group A streptococcus (most common in children over age 5) Bacterial pneumonia may have a quick onset and the following symptoms may occur: productive cough pain in the chest vomiting or diarrhea decrease in appetite fatigue viral pneumonia - caused by various viruses, including the following:

17. Pneumonia: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com pneumonia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this serious respiratory infection. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumonia/DS00135/DSECTION=symptoms

18. Pneumonia, Bacterial: EMedicine Pulmonology Overview pneumonia can be generally defined as inflammation of the lung parenchyma; pneumonia is characterized by consolidation of the affected part and a filling of the http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/300157-overview

19. Atypical Pneumonia - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Radiological and CT features of SARS, with many sample images. From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Organ Imaging of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital. http://www.droid.cuhk.edu.hk/web/atypical_pneumonia/atypical_pneumonia.htm

Radiological Appearances of Recent Cases of Atypical Pneumonia in Hong Kong ENGLISH RUSSIAN Prepared by Drs. Anil T. Ahuja Jeffrey K. T. Wong Maintained by Drs. James F. Griffith Gregory E. Antonio This webpage was first set up on the 21st March, 2003. Page Hits: / Updated on BOOK ON SARS NEW! INTRODUCTION FOLLOW-UP IMAGING FINDINGS IN SARS ... FAQs 13th July 2004 A message to our visitors A year has passed since the end of the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong and it appears that we (the world community in general) have been spared of a massive recurrence of this infection this year. Nonetheless, research on this disease is on-going and we would like to congratulate all who have contributed to furthering our knowledge of this disease. The convalescent period of this disease has not been uneventful. Complications of the disease such as Lung fibrosis resulting in limitations to respiratory function, post-traumatic stress disorder like psychological trauma, side-effects of corticosteroid therapy (adrenal insufficiency and osteonecrosis) continue to surface. We have included some of the relevant images and references with this update. With the help of many co-workers from Hong Kong and other countries, we are pleased to announce that we have compiled a book documenting our collective knowledge and experience on SARS. This book is titled "Imaging in SARS", published by Cambridge University Press (

20. Pneumonia Symptoms : Symptoms Of Pneumonia Information on pneumonia symptoms. Get to know about signs and symptoms of pneumonia and its type like walking pneumonia http://checkpneumoniasymptoms.com/

Pneumonia Symptoms Pneumonia is a common infection that affects one of both the lungs in individuals and this condition is caused by viruses, fungi and bacteria. Before antibiotics for pneumonia were discovered this condition resulted in a number of deaths. At present every year around 3 million fresh pneumonia cases are observed in United States. There are different types of pneumonia and the pneumonia symptoms helps in identifying the form of pneumonia. Pneumonia symptoms are caused by breathing in of small droplets containing the organisms responsible for causing pneumonia. These droplets get in the air when a person suffering from this infection coughs or sneezes. In some other cases the bacteria and viruses present in the mouth or nose and throat may enter the lungs and cause this infection. The pneumonia symptoms initially begin with cold which is followed by high fever. A person suffering from pneumonia may experience shaking chills along with cough that has sputum production. The sputum produced may be discolored and in some cases it may also be bloody. Shortness of breath is often experienced by those suffering from this condition. Patients also tend to experience clammy skin because of the fever and chills. Chest pain may also be one of the pneumonia symptoms and this may be experienced if the outer pleural areas of lungs are also involved. The pain in many cases tends to worsen whenever the patients take deep breaths and this is called pleuritic pain. In many cases the onset of the symptoms may be quite slow. In some other cases nausea and vomiting along with diarrhea may also be experienced.

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