2023-10-10 17:34:03
Dr. Khaled Al-Nimr, a consultant in cardiology and arterial catheterization, provided important advice to protect the elderly from the risk of pneumonia.
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Protecting the elderly from pneumonia
Al-Nimr said, through her official account on the X platform (formerly Twitter): “Some elderly patients are admitted to the hospital with a specific problem (heart, kidneys, bones, etc.) and during the recovery phase they may develop HAP pneumonia, which greatly deteriorates their condition.”
Al-Nimr added, “What helps reduce the incidence of infection is the patient’s exit from the hospital as soon as he recovers from his original disease.”
What do you know regarding pneumonia?
Doctors explain that pneumonia is a common disease that affects many people around the world.
This disease is considered serious and requires care and treatment before the situation worsens. In this list, we will show you the main causes, characteristic symptoms, and how to prevent pneumonia.
Causes of infection
• Bacterial infection: Some harmful bacteria can cause pneumonia.
• Viral infection: Viruses such as influenza and flu can cause pneumonia.
• Fungal infection: Some fungi can lead to pneumonia.
• Environmental factors: such as exposure to dust or harmful chemicals.
– Symptoms of the disease
A cough accompanied by green or dirty phlegm.
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
Chest pain when breathing or coughing.
High fever and high temperature.
General weakness and extreme fatigue.
– Disease prevention:
• Avoid exposure to factors that cause pneumonia.
• Maintain good hand hygiene and use hand sanitizer regularly.
• Adhere to personal hygiene instructions, such as covering the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
• Ensure that you receive periodic influenza vaccinations and pneumonia vaccinations caused by bacteria.
The most important treatment methods
Treatment for pneumonia caused by bacterial infection includes the use of antibiotics. Also, treatment for viral pneumonia focuses on alleviating symptoms and improving the patient’s general condition.
Sometimes patients suffering from serious cases of pneumonia may need to be hospitalized to receive the necessary care.
If the elderly suffer from symptoms of pneumonia, it is important to consult a doctor to provide the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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