What are the after effects of pneumonia?

What are the after effects of pneumonia?

Breathing may feel more difficult or shallow. You may experience chest pain when you take a deeper breath. The buildup of fluid in and around the lungs leads to more complications. Fluid that collects in one area is called an abscess.

What happens if you don’t see a doctor for pneumonia?

If bacteria caused your pneumonia, they could get into your blood, especially if you didn’t see a doctor for treatment. It’s a problem called bacteremia. Bacteremia can lead to a serious situation known as septic shock. It’s a reaction to the infection in your blood, and it can cause your blood pressure to drop to a dangerous level.

What to do if you have pneumonia in the hospital?

If your pneumonia is so severe that you are treated in the hospital, you may be given intravenous fluids and antibiotics, as well as oxygen therapy, and possibly other breathing treatments. It may take time to recover from pneumonia.

Is it possible to diagnose pneumonia after X-ray?

One study demonstrated that GPs’ clinical judgement had a negative predictive value (correctly ruling out pneumonia) of 96%, but a sensitivity (diagnosis after history and physical examination) of only 29%; meaning 71% of pneumonias evident on X-ray had not been suspected clinically (Van Vugt et al, 2013).

Why is it important to know if you have pneumonia?

It’s a serious condition because your organs need oxygen to work. If your pneumonia is severe or you’re in the hospital to treat it, your care team will watch you for signs of this rare — but life-threatening — complication.

If bacteria caused your pneumonia, they could get into your blood, especially if you didn’t see a doctor for treatment. It’s a problem called bacteremia. Bacteremia can lead to a serious situation known as septic shock. It’s a reaction to the infection in your blood, and it can cause your blood pressure to drop to a dangerous level.

What should you do if you have pneumonia?

When you get a pneumonia diagnosis, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan. Treatment for pneumonia depends on the type of pneumonia you have, how sick you are feeling, your age, and whether you have other health conditions. The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and prevent complications.

What can cause a doctor to misdiagnose pneumonia?

Doctors can misdiagnose a serious case of pneumonia as: 1 The flu (influenza) 2 The common cold 3 Pleurisy 4 Sinus infection 5 Seasonal viruses or “bugs” 6 Other upper respiratory infections

Can a physical exam be used to diagnose pneumonia?

While the physical exam can raise suspicion for pneumonia, the diagnosis can be strengthened using a variety of tests. Your doctor may or may not use the following tests. Know that most are simple and straightforward on your part—a simple blood draw or sample collection, quick and painless.