Pneumonia

 

🫁 What is Pneumonia?

🌿 Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.

The air sacs in the lungs become:

• Swollen
• Filled with fluid or pus

This makes it hard to breathe and get oxygen.

👉 Simple meaning:

Pneumonia = lung infection that affects breathing

 

🦠 What causes Pneumonia?

Pneumonia can be caused by:

✅ Bacteria
✅ Viruses (flu, COVID)
✅ Fungi (rare)

It spreads through:

• Coughing or sneezing
• Close contact
• Weak immune system

 

⚠️ Common Symptoms

Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Cough (with or without phlegm)
• Chest pain when breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Fast breathing
• Tiredness or weakness
• Poor appetite

In elderly → may only show confusion or weakness.

 

👶 Who is at higher risk?

Higher risk groups:

❌ Babies & young children
❌ Elderly (>65 years)
❌ Diabetes patients
❌ Asthma/COPD patients
❌ Smokers
❌ Weak immune system

👉 These groups may get severe pneumonia faster.

 

🚨 When to see a doctor urgently?

Go to clinic or hospital immediately if:

❌ Difficulty breathing
❌ Fast breathing
❌ Chest pain
❌ Oxygen low
❌ Fever > 3 days
❌ Cannot eat or drink
❌ Child very sleepy
❌ Elderly confused

⚠ These are danger signs.

 

 How is Pneumonia treated?

Treatment depends on the cause:

✔ Bacterial → antibiotics
✔ Viral → supportive care
✔ Rest & hydration
✔ Fever medicine
✔ Nebulizer/inhaler if needed
✔ Oxygen or admission if severe

👉 Early treatment prevents complications.

 

💉 How to Prevent Pneumonia?

✔ Flu vaccination
✔ Pneumococcal vaccine
✔ Wash hands regularly
✔ Stop smoking
✔ Wear mask when sick
✔ Healthy diet & exercise

👉 Prevention is better than cure.

 

🩺 Final Message

Pneumonia can be serious but treatable.
Don’t ignore prolonged cough or breathing difficulty.

Early check-up can save lives. ❤️

Come to Klinik Dr.Care and get tested for Pneumonia with our Chest xray from RM 60 only.