The emergence of the corona virus increases the risk of people around the world getting pneumonia. This disease has a negative impact on lung function. Therefore, recognize the signs of pneumonia to prevent its development.
Cited by the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia killed at least 740,180 children or accounted for about 14% of all deaths for children under the age of five in 2019. This number is certainly on the rise considering that COVID-19 is growing rapidly in 2020-2021.
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that attacks lung tissue and cells. The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli.
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This organ fills with air when a healthy person breathes. When a person suffers from pneumonia, the alveoli will be filled with pus and fluid that interferes with breathing.
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, such as rhinovirus in adults and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children. There are also risk factors that can cause this disease, one of which is exposure to cigarette smoke and the age factor over 65.
Signs of pneumonia
Cited from the pages of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Health, signs of pneumonia can appear in mild or severe conditions depending on the age and history of the sufferer. These conditions include:
1. Cough
Lung damage from pneumonia can cause acute or chronic cough. This disease can be accompanied by phlegm (mucus) or not. When phlegm occurs, the consistency tends to be thicker and darker in color.
2. Fever
Fever is a sign that often appears when a person’s body is attacked by bacteria and viruses, such as pneumonia. This means that the body’s immune system is struggling hard to fend off the harmful microorganisms that cause disease. Chills and hot-cold body temperature are signs that these microorganisms are deposited in large numbers in the body.
3. Shortness of breath
In addition to infection, pneumonia also reduces lung function. As a result, the body does not get enough oxygen, causing shortness of breath. Not infrequently the patient really needs oxygen aids to normalize the flow of breath.
4. Clammy or sweaty skin
Quoted by Health, when the body tries to fight pneumonia, the skin sweats a lot and feels moist to the touch. According to Yale School of Medicine professor and director of the Center for Pulmonary Infections Research and Treatment in New Haven, Dr. Charles Dela Cruz, PhD, this condition shouldn’t be left unchecked because it can be a potentially life-threatening sign of sepsis. Sepsis is an infectious complication associated with the development of bacteria in the blood.
5. Chest pain
Shortness of breath and a cough that doesn’t go away strain the lung muscles. This causes chest pain and discomfort when breathing or coughing. It is possible that this could trigger a heart attack.
Other symptoms of pneumonia that often appear are:
- Headache.
- Muscular pain.
- Easily tired.
- Nausea and vomit.
- Diarrhea or stomach pain.
- Children in particular have specific signs of breathing problems, including:
- Bluish lips and skin.
- Abnormal breathing sounds (grunting), such as snoring.
- The rib muscles appear to be compressed when you breathe.
- Fast breathing.
- Widening of the nostrils when breathing.
Signs of pneumonia can affect anyone, especially those with weak immune systems. Therefore, protect your health by leading a healthy lifestyle and not smoking. If necessary, regularly consume lung-cleansing foods.
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