Luis Fernando Verissimo is hospitalized with pneumonia; How to identify the symptoms and severity of the infection

Understanding the main symptoms of pneumonia, types of diseases, diagnoses and treatment treatments.

The cause of the hospitalization of the 88 -year -old writer Luis Fernando Verissimo, pneumonia is one of the main diseases that affect the respiratory system. Without adequate treatment, the infection worsens and can lead to potentially fatal complications, especially in more vulnerable groups, such as children up to 5 years and the elderly.

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A pneumonian picture is made up of the infection of the lung tissue, when small structures responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing, called alveoli, are infected by PU or secretions. The infection can be caused by viruses, mushrooms and bacteria that contaminate the lungs.

Since the alveoli are important for breathing and the exchange of gas between breathtaking air and blood, pneumonia brings various symptoms to the body. As health conditions worsen, secretions can accumulate in pleura so calls, membranes that flank the thoracic wall and the lungs, causing a pleural blow.

According to Marco Antônio Reis, the Polmonologist of the Medical Sciences of the University Hospital of Minas Gerais (Hucm-Mg), in addition to children and the elderly, there are other risk groups susceptible to the disease. One consists of people who have airways diseases, such as bronchitis, lung emphysema, asthma, etc. Another high -risk group consists of people with diabetes, renal failure, low immunity or who are subjected to chemotherapy treatment.

Verissimo’s state of health has worsened since the reporter suffered a stroke (stroke) in 2021. A year earlier he had already undergone surgery to remove bone cancer. The problem was solved without chemotherapy, but influenced the cognitive part of the brain. Currently, the writer suffers from Parkinson’s and has heart problems.

In a declaration, the Moinhos de Vento hospital in Porto Alegre informs that the state of health of Veríssimo is serious, but ensures that it is receiving “all the necessary support measures” at the Intensive Care Center for adults of the institution.

What are the symptoms of pneumonia?

The most common symptoms of pneumonia that mean a warning sign for the search for medical care, with experts such as the lung, are:

• Pain in the thoracic region, especially during breathing;
• Lack of breath or difficulty during breathing;
• Cough with blood, secretions or dry cough;
• Accelerated breathing, at speeds higher than normal;
• Frequent fatigue;
• High fever;
• Muscle pain, back pain and headache;
• Chills;
• Weakness and malaise;
• Intense sweating;
• Loss of appetite;
• Low oxygenation.

In some cases, the symptoms do not appear simultaneously, as in the case of children or the elderly. The intensity of each symptom is also variable and some of them can be confused with other health conditions.

The pulmonologist Marco Antônio explains that “bacterial pneumonia manifests itself, mainly fever, chills, cough with or without discharge, as well as thoracic pain, which makes a bunch feel during breathing. This is what we call pain dependent on ventilation”.

The doctor warns that pneumonia complications can trigger other situations. “A person with heart failure, for example, can have a wider impairment of this heart, caused by pneumonia. It is a disease that in itself can complicate septicemia, which requires hospitalization and much greater,” he explains.

What are the types of pneumonia?

There are different types of pneumonia caused by various agents. Among the main ones there are:

Bacterial pneumonia

Bacterial pneumonia can cause more fever and discomfort, even leading to hospitalization in the case of elderly and children. The treatment includes antibiotics that fight the most common bacteria causing this type of pneumonia: Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae and legionella pneumophila.

Viral pneumonia

Viral pneumonia also causes symptoms such as fever, pain and cough. In addition, viruses such as adenovirus, influence, chickenpox, syntenndic respiratory viruses and coronavirus can be transmitted.

Fungine pneumonia

Funeral pneumonia is considered rarer as it requires contact with mushrooms and its health can be taken for a long time.

The highest incidence of this type of disease is in immunodeficent patients, such as people in treatment of diseases such as cancer or AIDS. Some of the causal mushrooms of the disease are the capsulatum histoplasma, the coccididoids immerse themselves and the dermatitis from Blastomyces.

Chemical pneumonia

Chemical pneumonia is that caused by the inhalation of pesticides, chemicals, smoke or pollution in general. These substances cause inflammation of alveoli and airways, with the potential for the emergence of pneumonia.

Noto lung

Finally, the hospital lung is caused to a long exposure to hospital environments and its contamination usually occurs in intensive treatment units. The presence of different bacteria in these environments can cause alveoli infection.

What is silent pneumonia?

There is still a type of pneumonia known as silent pneumonia. It is a respiratory condition in which there is no presence of serious symptoms and signs can be confused with influence and colds, such as cough and fever.

The delay in the search for diagnosis can be harmful to health, since the condition tends to worsen without adequate treatment.

What are the diagnoses and treatments for pneumonia?

The diagnosis of pneumonia is made with medical evaluation, which involves anamnesis, pulmonary auscultation, blood tests, saliva and mucus, radiographs and tomography, especially in the thoracic region, among other procedures.

Treatment can involve the use of antibiotics, anti -inflammatory drugs, drugs to relieve the discomfort caused by cough and pain, as well as by respiratory support, in more serious paintings.

In addition, hydration and rest are common recommendations for patients during treatment, which may take 3 weeks or more. There is no proof of effectiveness of any domestic solution for pneumonia.

The pulmonologist Marco Antônio underlines that, for the treatment, antibiotic therapy is produced, which aims to eliminate bacteria from the body. Furthermore, for him, the patient with lung diagnosis should also remain in an airy environment, with good humidification, hydration and rest.

How to prevent pneumonia?

Useful actions for the prevention of pneumonia are those involving the care of viruses and bacteria. The main measures are:

• Sanitize hands frequently, especially in hospital environments;
• Avoid approaching patients with pneumonia symptoms;
• Use respiratory masks in agglomerations, closed places or hospitals;
• Be updated with the flu vaccination scheme and other respiratory viruses;
• Avoid excessive consumption of cigarettes and vapors.

Dr. Marco Antonio highlights vaccines as forms of prevention. “The 23-value pneumococcal vaccine, which is available up and is part of the national vaccination calendar and married pneumococcal 13-value, accessible to high-risk patients, are the best forms of pneumonian protection.”

Source: Terra

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