What is Pneumonia

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WHAT IS PNEUMONIA? 1. Pneumonia is an inflammation of your lungsstate. , usually caused by an infection. There are many different types of pneumonia, most are caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. Pneumonia is often a complication of another illness, such as the flu, when your body is already in a weakened

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What is pneumonia?

What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of your lungsstate. , usually caused by an infection. There are many different types of pneumonia, most are caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. Pneumonia is often a complication of another illness, such as the flu, when your body is already in a weakened TEST & TREATMENT You will probably receive a chest X-ray, have blood drawn, and be asked to spit some phlegm into a specimen cup. Doctors and nurses will be listening to your breathing, checking your heart rate, blood pressure, and how much oxygen your lungs are getting. If you have been on oxygen, the goal today will be that you have improved and do not need it anymore. If you still need oxygen, your physician may order it for home use. You may still be having blood drawn so the doctor can tell how you are responding to treatment.DIETIt is important to drink plenty of fluids and eat as much as you can, as your body will need the nutrition to help you get better. Please ask your physician about any dietary restrictionsACTIVITY Rest is very important and we want you to rest as much as you possibly can. It is also important to increase your activity as soon as possible, so your nurse may have you sit in a chair for a meal or walk to the bathroom, if you able toMEDICATIONYour physician will order an antibiotic for you, which your nurse will be :1)-giving to you through an I.V. If ordered,2)- a respiratory therapist will administer a breathing treatment.3)- You may also need medicine to reduce your fever or pain. 4)-Your nurse will talk to you about getting immunizations for pneumonia and the flu.5)- You may be given some medicine to prevent blood clots, as you will be spending some time in bed. 6)-The doctor will stop the medicine once you are walking more. 7)-Your nurse will ask for a list of all the medications you were taking at home and your doctor will let us know if he wants you to continue taking them while you are in the hospital.TEACHING The nurses will teach you to cough and breathe deeply. This will help you clear your lungs. If you are on medicine to help prevent blood clots, the nurse will teach you about this medication. You will be given a patient education packet on pneumonia and your care plan while in the hospital. Please ask questions, voice concerns, and take an active role in your treatment. You and your nurse will discuss your pain and how we can help manage it. You know your physical, emotional and nutritional needs, so it is important that we all work together to help you recover from this illness. If you are a smoker, you will be given a smoking cessation packet to review.