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    Simple Schematic Diagram of Pneumonia

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    This is just a simple schematic diagram of pneumonia with emphasis on how the inflammatory process results in the presented signs and symptoms. You may judge about its correctness and please notify me for some corrections to improve it.

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    Simple Schematic Diagram of Pneumonia

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    Jason A. Adoyogan
    This is just a simple schematic diagram of pneumonia with emphasis on how the inflammatory process results in the presented signs and symptoms. You may judge about its correctness and please notify me for some corrections to improve it.

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    Pneumonia---Simple Schematic Diagram

    ng Factors: Precipitating Factors:


    Lifestyle
    who were included in the both ends of the age continuum are highly susceptible to the disease)
    ales are more susceptible than females) Present Health Condition
    Environment

    Exposure to Pathogen or Source of Infection

    Invasion of Microorganisms into the lungs via orifices which connects to URT

    Proliferation of Microorganisms
    Proliferation of Microorganisms

    Inflammation Process
    Irritation of the Respiratory Tract
    Tissue Injury
    (Caused by biologic agents)

    Hyper-Secretion of Mucus Respiratory Insufficiency


    Respiratory Congestion
    Vasodilation
    (Increased blood flow to the area)

    Increased Permeability
    (Protein Rich Exudate Containing Immunoglobulins and complement moves into injured area)

    Emigration of
    Leukocytes Increase in the number of leukocytes

    Chemotaxis

    Phagocytosis
    Signs and Symptoms

    •Fever •Chest pain that fluctuates


    •Cough with breathing (pleurisy)
    •Shortness of breath •Headache
    •Sweating •Muscle pain
    •Shaking chills •Fatigue
    •Increased WBC count

    Adoyogan, Jason A., SN


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