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  2. Bronchopneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Bronchopneumonia is a subtype of pneumonia.It is the acute inflammation of the bronchi, accompanied by inflamed patches in the nearby lobules of the lungs. [1]It is often contrasted with lobar pneumonia; but, in clinical practice, the types are difficult to apply, as the patterns usually overlap. [2]

  3. Classification of pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is infectious pneumonia in a person who has not recently been hospitalized. CAP is the most common type of pneumonia. The most common causes of CAP vary depending on a person's age, but they include Streptococcus pneumoniae, viruses, the atypical bacteria, and Haemophilus influenzae.

  4. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    For optimal management of a pneumonia patient, the following must be assessed: pneumonia severity (including treatment location, e.g., home, hospital or intensive care), identification of causative organism, analgesia of chest pain, the need for supplemental oxygen, physiotherapy, hydration, bronchodilators and possible complications of ...

  5. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    It may also be classified by the area of the lung affected: lobar, bronchial pneumonia and acute interstitial pneumonia; [42] or by the causative organism. [82] Pneumonia in children may additionally be classified based on signs and symptoms as non-severe, severe, or very severe. [83]

  6. List of ICD-9 codes 460–519: diseases of the respiratory system

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    483 Pneumonia due to other specified organism 483.0 Mycoplasma pneumoniae; 485 Bronchopneumonia, organism unspecified; 486 Pneumonia, organism unspecified; 487 Influenza. 487.0 Influenza w/ pneumonia; 487.1 Influenza w/ other respiratory manifestations; 488 Influenza due to identified Avian influenza virus. 488.1 Influenza due to identified ...

  7. Bacterial pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for bacterial pneumonia, with ventilation (oxygen supplement) as supportive therapy. The antibiotic choice depends on the nature of the pneumonia, the microorganisms most commonly causing pneumonia in the geographical region, and the immune status and underlying health of the individual.

  8. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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    A history of exposure to potential causes and evaluation of symptoms may help in revealing the cause the exacerbation, which helps in choosing the best treatment. A sputum culture can specify which strain is causing a bacterial AECB. [5] An early morning sample is preferred. [7] E-nose showed the ability to smell the cause of the exacerbation. [8]

  9. Viral pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Viral pneumonia is a pneumonia caused by a virus.Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in one or both lungs. The pulmonary alveoli fill with fluid or pus making it difficult to breathe. [1]