It is an infection of violent and sudden onset that causes inflammation in the lungs and bronchi (the tubes through which air enters), which generates respiratory disorders if not treated promptly can lead to death. It is caused by bacteria and particularly affects children and elderly.
Causes
- Appears as a complication of infection by viruses or bacteria in the respiratory tract, such as flu, colds, bad care, bronchitis or whooping cough.
- Direct contact with a patient’s cough.
- Because the bronchi are protected by a barrier of mucus, smokers are more likely to develop bronchiolitis because smoking weakens the mucus production.
- Lung tumors to help this suffering, as they prevent adequate ventilation or air circulation to the lungs, promoting the development of bacteria.
Symptoms
- It usually is preceded by the characteristic symptoms of colds or flu.
- Fever with sweating and chills for more than three days.
- Troubled breathing rate.
- Heart palpitations.
- Fatigue and severe coughing.
- There are cases that are headaches, mental confusion or delirium (hallucinations).
Diagnosis
- It is made taking into account the above symptoms.
- When the fever reappears in the course of a disease of the upper airway (nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx and trachea) may be suspected of bronchopneumonia.
- The doctor checks your lungs with a stethoscope (an instrument used to hear the sounds of the body) to assess the damage.
- The presence of the bacteria that cause bronchial pneumonia (pneumococcus) is identified by analyzing a sample of secretions from the patient.
Prevention
- Proper shelter on cold days.
- To adequately meet flu or colds. This may be appealed to the flu and pain medication sold without prescription.
- Avoid consumption of snuff and alcohol.
- Eating a balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits, especially citrus.
- Consumption of vitamin C, it strengthens the immune system (the one who defends us from attack by microorganisms). Naturally found in lemon, orange, guava, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, green pepper and tomato. His contribution to the body can be supplemented with vitamin supplements.
Treatment
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially tea.
- Avoid alcohol and snuff.
- Bed rest.
- The patient must be in a ventilated area.
- Nutritious diet based on fruits, vegetables and white meats like fish and chicken.
- Recommended antitussives and expectorants counter.
- An appeal to an antipyretic for fever and pain medicine to relieve headache.
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