World Pneumonia Day 2022: To mark the upcoming World Pneumonia Day on November 12, it is important to raise awareness about this deadly respiratory health condition.
World Pneumonia Day 2022: Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs caused by various causes such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. It occurs in all age groups and is mainly caused by a weak immune system, which makes the body susceptible to various infections and diseases. On the occasion of World Pneumonia Day approaching on November 12, India.com has interviewed Dr. Fortis Hospital Noida, Additional Director of Pulmonology. Spoke to Rahul Sharma. To learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pneumonia. It is important to raise awareness about this life-threatening respiratory health condition.
symptoms
Pneumonia, if not treated properly or if treatment is delayed, can be life-threatening, and the patient may end up in the ICU. The mortality rate of patients suffering from pneumonia in the ICU setup is as high as 30%
The main symptoms of pneumonia are:
- fever
- Cough
- Sputum production
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- lethargy
- Blood in sputum
risk factors
People who can suffer from this acute respiratory infection are:
- Patients with poorly controlled diabetes or cardiac diseases
- People who are addicted to smoking and alcohol
- People with residual lung disease after covid status
- Allergies are also risk factors for pneumonia
- People with lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, post-covid interstitial lung disease
- Elderly people and young children are at the highest risk of pneumonia
prevention
Pneumonia can be prevented by following measures:
- Get yourself vaccinated for flu and pneumonia
- If you are suffering from any disease, take regular medicine
- Get your pulmonary function tests regularly
- Eat a well-balanced diet
- Consult your doctor as soon as possible if you have any symptoms suggestive of pneumonia
