1. University of California Merced Daisy Ochoa
Could it be Pneumonia?
University of California Merced
Daisy Ochoa

2. What is Pneumonia?
Definition: Lung infection in which the alveoli sacs are filled with fluids and pus
Common types:
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) (most common)
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

3. The Symptoms Common symptoms:
Similar to the symptoms of a common cold/flu
Coughing with phlegm (greenish/yellowish mucus)
Chills
Shortness of breath
Experiences chest pain when breathing or coughing
Fever

4. Causes of Pneumonia Bacteria Virus Fungi Streptococcus pneumoniae
Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV)
Fungi
Pneumocystis jiroveci

5. Diagnosis and Treatment
Abnormal breathing sounds: crackling
Chest x-ray
Vaccines and antibiotics
Hospitalization if needed

6. Summary Pneumonia is a lung infection Different types of pneumonia
To confirm if you have pneumonia, a chest x-ray is needed.
Vaccines and antibiotics are forms of treatments.

7. Any Questions???