Fast Facts On Pneumonia
Fast Facts On Pneumonia
Fast Facts On Pneumonia
drug therapies.
Around 59.7% of adults 65 years and over have ever received the
pneumonia vaccination.
Pneumonia and influenza together are ranked as the eighth leading cause
People considered at high risk for pneumonia include the elderly (over 65
years of age), the very young and those with underlying health problems.
Bacterial pneumonia
Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonias are pneumonias that do not typically respond to antibiotic
treatment (in contrast to bacterial pneumonias). Adenoviruses, rhinovirus,
influenza virus (flu),respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and parainfluenza
virus are all potential causes of viral pneumonia.
Fungal pneumonia
Histoplasmosis, coccidiomycosis, blastomycosis, aspergillosis, and
cryptococcosis are fungal infections that can lead to fungal pneumonia.
These types of pneumonias are relatively infrequent in the United States.
People who are older than 65 and those that have recently recovered from a cold or flu have
an increased risk of developing pneumonia.
Smoke.
Abuse alcohol.
Are malnourished.
Have any increased risk of breathing mucus or saliva from the nose or
mouth, liquids, or food from the stomach into the lungs.