Types of pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria and viruses typically cause pneumonia. Fungi can also cause some types of pneumonia. Pneumonia affects Some people develop a serious case of CAP is the This article will look at CAP, how it compares with other types of pneumonia, and what you can do to protect yourself. Pneumonia has many causes. The • human rhinovirus ( • influenza virus ( • Streptococcus pneumoniae Other common causes include: • the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 ( • Haemophilus influenzae • Legionella bacteria • Mycoplasma pneumonia • hard-to-detect bacteria, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae So, how do humans come in contact with these germs? Some of them, like Streptococcus pneumoniae, already live in your nose, sinuses, or mouth. They can eventually spread to your lungs, where they cause disease. It’s unclear why they invade the lungs. You might also breathe in these germs if they are in the air around you. Certain activities or environments may increase your risk of coming in contact with them. CAP and its complications are • adults older than age 65 • people with existing health conditions • people with a weakened immune system • people who smoke • people who are malnourished Children younger than 5 years also have a Health conditions Certain conditions may increase your risk of developing CAP. According to a • • • diseases of the mouth, teeth, or gums • conditions that cause impaired function While the review was inconclusive on whether heart disease was...

Yes, certain types of pneumonia are contagious. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Some of these germs are transmitted from person to person. However, not everyone will develop pneumonia when exposed to the same germs. It’s also possible to have pneumonia that can’t be transmitted to other people. What types of pneumonia are contagious? • • Streptococcal pneumonia • pneumonia caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae • pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) There are many Other viruses that attack the respiratory system can be contagious as well. Fungal pneumonia and Fungal pneumonia is caused by inhaled fungi from your environment. It’s not spread from person to person. The fungi that cause this type of pneumonia are usually found in soil. Aspiration pneumonia isn’t contagious because it’s caused by inhaling food or liquid into your lungs. This can happen in people who’ve had a Bacterial and viral pneumonia are the most common types of pneumonia. They’re both contagious. However, you can reduce your risk of developing these pneumonias by getting vaccinated and If you do develop pneumonia, effective treatments are available. A doctor will prescribe Viral pneumonia is contagious until you’re feeling better and have been free of fever for several days. Although antiviral medications are available, viral pneumonia may get better on its own or after a few weeks of Last medically reviewed on November 29, 2021 Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies ...

One of the best ways to prevent bacterial pneumonia is vaccination. There are currently four vaccines available in the United States (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) that help protect against a number of bacteria that cause pneumonia and other PCV13 (Prevnar 13) is recommended for: • Children younger than 2 years old • Children ages 2 to 18 years with certain medical conditions PCV15 (Vaxneuvance) or PCV20 (Prevnar 20) is recommended for: • Adults 65 years or older • Adults ages 19 to 64 years with certain risk factors or medical conditions PPSV23 (Pneumovax23) is recommended for: • Children ages 2 to 18 years with certain medical conditions • Adults 19 years and older who get the PCV15 vaccine or who previously got PCV13 Types of Antibiotics for Pneumonia There are multiple types of antibiotics that work in slightly different ways. Some are more commonly used to treat pneumonia than others based on things like: • Healthy adults under 65 years with pneumonia are typically treated with a combination of amoxicillin plus a macrolide like Zithromax (azithromycin) or sometimes a tetracycline like Vibramycin (doxycycline). • Adults with other illnesses or who are smokers will usually be prescribed • Adults who can't take penicillin may be prescribed • Adults who can't take Augmentin because of the beta-lactam will likely be prescribed an inhaled • Hospitalized adults who are not likely to have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or Pseudomonas are treated with ei...

If you get pneumonia, it means you have an infection in your Doctors describe the type of pneumonia you have based on where you got the infection. You may hear health professionals use these terms: Hospital-acquired pneumonia. You catch this type during a stay in a hospital. It can be serious because the bacteria causing the pneumonia can be resistant to You're more likely to get this type if: • You're on a • You can't • You have a tracheostomy (trach) tube to help you breathe • Your Community-acquired pneumonia. This is a fancy way of saying you got infected somewhere other than a hospital or long-term care facility. Community-acquired pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Community-acquired pneumonia also includes aspiration pneumonia, which happens when you breathe food, fluid, or vomit into your Doctors also break down the kinds of pneumonia by the causes of the disease: bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Bacterial Pneumonia Bacteria cause most cases of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. You can catch pneumonia when someone who is infected If you have a weakened You may notice symptoms like: • A cough that brings up • • Fast breathing • Shortness of breath • • Antibiotics treat If you have community-acquired pneumonia, antibiotics that you take by • Antibiotics and fluids that your doctor puts in your veins though an IV • Oxygen • Breathing treatments Walking pneumonia is a less severe form of bacterial pneumonia. Sometimes, doctors call it "atypical"...