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There are several types of pneumonia. Pneumonia is a condition, not an illness. The condition occurs after you have contracted a respiratory illness and creates small pockets of fluids inside your lungs. The type of pneumonia depends on the underlying illness. If you have a bacterial infection, you get bacterial pneumonia (this is the most dangerous kind, and is treated with antibiotics). There also is a viral pneumonia, which cannot be treated with antibiotics. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to deal with some of the side effects, but generally rest and fluids are prescribed. There is fungal pneumonia, which occurs if you have a fungal infection in your ear, nose, or throat. And lastly, there is aspiration pneumonia, which occurs from pathogens that entered your lungs from another part of your body.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoit could depending on what's causing it. it's a condition not a disease. so possibly if gone untreated there may be a chance of death but in most cases no.
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How long does pleurisy last?
How long does pleurisy last
What is pleurisy in animals?
Pleurisy in animals happens in the respiratory system. Pleurisy is the formation of a very thick layer of membrane over the lungs. Both humans and animals can get pleurisy.
What is another name for pleurisy?
Pleurisy, also called pleuritis
What is viral pleurisy?
Pleurisy is swelling of the thin layers of tiddue covering the lungs and chest wall. Viral pleurisy would be swelling caused by a virus.
Can you smoke if you have pleurisy?
It is possible of course, so long as you can still breathe, you can inhale smoke (i.e. smoking) Though this wouldn't be a good idea. Smoking still isn't a healthy idea even if you didn't have asthma and pleurisy. But if you decide to smoke it will likely kill you.
What is it called when a baby has air and fluid around the lung instead of in the lung?
Pleurisy Pleurisy
Are black mold and pleurisy related?
Pleurisy is a symptom that can be caused by many different fungus, molds, parasites, and viruses. Black mold can cause an infection that causes pleurisy.
Can a person have chronic pleurisy without lupus?
Yes, a person can have chronic pleurisy without lupus.
Is Inflammation of the pleural membranes called pleurisy?
Pleurisy is a lay term meaning painful breathing. Pleuritis is the medical term meaning infoammation of the pleural membranes. Pleuritis can result in pleurisy.
What is the primary cause of pleurisy?
Infection is the primary cause of pleurisy. Main symptoms of pleurisy include sharp, stabbing pains in the chest area. Swelling of the linings of the lungs and chest also occurs.
How do you catch pleurisy?
usually you have flu or some sort of chest infection to start with. that can develop into pleurisy. it can also be caused by an injury.
What is the pathophysiology of the pleurisy disease?
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