Introduction A pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by pathogens (viruses or bacteria). A distinction is made between classical pneumonia, which is caused by certain bacteria (most frequently pneumococci), and atypical pneumonia, which is often caused by viruses. Classical pneumonia is accompanied by coughing, sputum, strong feeling of illness and fever, whereas … Pneumonia causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
Diagnosis In order to be able to determine a pneumonia with certainty, typical symptoms must be recorded during the interview and physical examination by the physician, which are consistent with changes in the lungs in the X-ray image. Indications for the presence of pneumonia are revealed to the examiner, for example, when typical sounds in … Diagnosis | Pneumonia causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
Antiobiotics Due to the large number of possible bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, there is a wide range of possible antibiotics available. In the case of simple pneumonia, which has not occurred in connection with a hospital stay, a so-called calculated antibiotic therapy is usually first carried out, i.e. an antibiotic is prescribed which … Antiobiotics | Pneumonia causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
Guideline As is the case with many common diseases, there is a guideline for pneumonia that provides recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease. It is prepared on the basis of the current state of research and science by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF) and is updated … Guideline | Pneumonia causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
