pneumonia It is a contagious disease that is most common in the elderly. can be found all year round But it often spreads heavily during the changing weather conditions, such as the rainy season. Because it is the period when many people are sick with the flu. have reduced immunity result in getting sick more easily Most people get the disease from being infected by other patients. Therefore, the disease is especially at risk for people living in slums.
Tired, easily stressed, loss of appetite, probably because the body lacks vitamins!
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How does pneumonia occur?
Pneumonia can be caused by infection or not. But most often, pneumonia caused by infection is more common. Infection that includes bacteria, viruses and fungi, which the patient will receive these infections into the body through the respiratory tract. If you breathe in germs when your body is weak or your immune system is low. Symptoms of the disease will manifest. The severity of the disease depends on the patient’s physical condition. People with congenital disease or other illnesses They tend to be more severe than those with normal physical conditions.
Symptoms that indicate that you are suffering from this disease
1. The group with obvious symptoms Symptoms appear within 1-2 days and worsen rapidly. Often has fever, chills, cough with green sputum. yellow or bloody cough Tiredness and difficulty breathing Chest pain, especially when coughing or take a deep breath
2. The group with unclear symptoms Symptoms tend to be slow and take one to two weeks before symptoms of pneumonia become apparent. Some people have flu-like symptoms, low or no fever, headache, body aches. or joint pain There may be abdominal pain along with weakness, lack of energy.
Did you know? Pneumonia can be prevented.
Although pneumonia looks serious…but nowadays it is “Preventive vaccine” for pathogens of pneumonia!!! Therefore, if you or your family members are at risk Should get vaccinated.. before the disease.
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Would you like to check? Are you one of the risk groups?
- Elderly people over 65 years old
- People aged 2-65 years
- People with immune disorders from drugs such as steroids, immunosuppressants, certain anticancer drugs. or receiving radiation as well as being caused by diseases such as kidney failure, cancer, no spleen or spleen not working, organ or bone marrow transplant, HIV infection
- People with chronic diseases, including lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cirrhosis, alcoholism, cerebrospinal fluid leak conditions, receiving a cochlear transplant.
- People aged 19-64 who smoke or have asthma
behaviors reduce the risk of disease
- Get enough rest and stay healthy.
- eat nutritious food and health supplements in moderation
- should not smoke and avoid crowded places
- Young children should be closely supervised and be careful not to choke. Small toys should be separated. out of reach of children to prevent children from putting them in the mouth
- When you have a cold, influenza, measles, chickenpox, etc., you should take care of it early. If symptoms do not improve, consult a medical professional as soon as possible.
Pneumonia is a very dangerous disease. But it can be completely cured. Most importantly, when suspecting that you have this disease.. you need to consult a doctor! However, if we take care of our health both physically and mentally with adequate rest always exercise eat nutritious food will be a wall to prevent various diseases very well
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