What is Pneumonia? (Medical Definition)

What is Pneumonia? This video covers the basics of pneumonia and provides an overview of the medical definition.
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➡️ Causes
Pneumonia has several different causes including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even parasites in some cases.

➡️ Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of pneumonia can vary in severity from patient to patient. With that said, here are some of the most common examples:
▪ Productive cough
▪ Fever and chills
▪ Tachypnea
▪ Shortness of breath
▪ Chest pain
▪ Diaphoresis
▪ Fatigue
▪ Cyanosis

Keep in mind that other signs and symptoms of Pneumonia do exist. These are just some of the most common examples.

➡️ Types of Pneumonia
The type of pneumonia is often classified according to how the patient acquired the disease. Here are the different types:
▪ Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
▪ Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
▪ Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
▪ Aspiration Pneumonia

The name of each type pretty much gives away what it means:
▪ CAP is when a patient gets Pneumonia outside of the hospital.
▪ HAP is when the patient gets it during a hospital stay.
▪ VAP is when it’s acquired while the patient is on a mechanical ventilator.
▪ Aspiration Pneumonia is acquired when a patient aspirates bacteria into the lungs, usually from food, saliva, or stomach acid.

➡️ Diagnosis
Pneumonia is most commonly diagnosed by looking at the patient’s chest x-ray which will show signs of consolidation. Other tests and findings to look for include:
▪ Vital signs
▪ Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) results
▪ Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
▪ Sputum culture
▪ Complete Blood Count (CBC)

➡️ Treatment
Pneumonia should be treated on a case by case basis but, in general, here are the most common treatment methods:
▪ Antibiotic medications
▪ Oxygen therapy
▪ Bedrest
▪ Airway clearance therapy
▪ Hyperinflation therapy
▪ Fluid management

Now again, each patient will be treated differently depending on the cause and severity of symptoms. And in severe cases, intubation and mechanical ventilation would be indicated.

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🚑MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Medicine and Respiratory Therapy are continuously changing practices. The information in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, please consult with a physician or qualified medical professional.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Causes
0:32 - Signs and Symptoms
1:02 - Types of Pneumonia
1:55 - Diagnosis
2:06 - Vital Signs
2:17 - Treatment

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