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Pharm Week 4 discussion Pneumonia

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Week 4 Main Post Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders Pneumonia Pneumonia is one among many other respiratory disorders. It is a common lung infection that causes inflammation of ... the airspaces in the lungs. It is a deadly respiratory disease that kills thousands of people and keeps million in the hospital every year. According to American Heart Association, pneumonia can affect either of the lungs or both, it may be in only one part, or lobe, which is called lobar pneumonia. Or, it may be widespread with patches throughout both lungs, which is called bronchial pneumonia or bronchopneumonia. The cause of pneumonia may be due to virus, bacteria and fungi infection, and can be spread via “coughing, sneezing, touching or even breathing, and those who don't exhibit symptoms can also spread the illness”[Amend]. Pneumonia causes the air sacs of the lungs to be filled with fluid or pus causing the affected individual to be febrile, exhibit productive cough with phlegm or pus, chills, and difficulty breathing. [Show More]

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