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Bookmark or Share- Walking pneumonia: What does it mean? - Mayo ClinicA more serious form of pneumonia. Worsening of asthma symptoms. Swelling and irritation of the brain, known as encephalitis. Hemolytic anemia, a type of anemia caused by the breakdown of too many red blood cells. To help prevent walking pneumonia, wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Pneumonia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicThis helps your doctor diagnose pneumonia and determine the extent and location of the infection. However, it can't tell your doctor what kind of germ is causing the pneumonia. Pulse oximetry. This measures the oxygen level in your blood. Pneumonia can prevent your lungs from moving enough oxygen into your bloodstream. Sputum test.
- Steroid use in pneumonia - Mayo ClinicInflammation is a hallmark pathologic feature of pneumonia regardless of the underlying infectious pathogen. The increased concentrations of pro-inflammatory mediators have been associated with increased need for respiratory support and mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia, including COVID-19 pneumonia.
- Pneumonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicWalking pneumonia is an informal name given to this type of pneumonia, which typically isn't severe enough to require bed rest. 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.
- Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAlthough a single episode of bronchitis usually isn't cause for concern, it can lead to pneumonia in some people. Repeated bouts of bronchitis, however, may mean that you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Prevention. To reduce your risk of bronchitis, follow these tips: Get an annual flu shot.
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