World Pneumonia Day 2023 Along with cold, air pollution is also increasing. Due to which the risk of pneumonia infection also increases. Especially small children, elderly people or people who are suffering from any kind of disease, they need to take special precautions during this time. Let's know everything about pneumonia.

If we understand pneumonia in simple words, it is basically a problem of inflammation in the lungs. This swelling occurs due to some infection. It could be a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Most cases are caused by bacterial infections. The second major reason for this is viral. It usually starts with a viral infection and then turns into a bacterial infection. In case of lung infection, symptoms like fever, chest pain, cough and shortness of breath usually occur. However, in some cases the symptoms are also a bit severe. In some cases, ICU and ventilator are required.

Recognize this disease

If fever, chest pain and difficulty in breathing persist for a long time , then an investigation for pneumonia is done. When pneumonia starts getting better, mucus also starts coming out. Generally, up to 60 percent information is obtained through X-ray. But, in 25-30 percent of cases, pneumonia is not detected on X-ray. Further scans are required to confirm this. In this, blood culture and some other tests are done. Medicines are started considering the prevalent bacteria. Swine flu and Covid also cause pneumonia. These are all types of viral pneumonia.

Vaccine is a better solution

Pneumococcal vaccines come in Nimo23 and Privinar13. By applying this, the case of pneumonia can be prevented from becoming serious. People who have any chronic disease like lung, heart, kidney problems are advised to get this vaccine. Also, this vaccine provides additional protection from pneumonia in people who have crossed the age of 65 or are suffering from any kind of disease.

Treatment of pneumonia

Pneumonia is usually treated with antibiotics. If there is viral pneumonia, antiviral medicines are also given. The problem of pneumonia increases slightly during the winter season. Since people stay in closed rooms in winter, air flow is reduced and pollution levels are high, this leads to a rise in cases of pneumonia.

It is necessary to have a strong immune system

People whose immune system is weak are at risk of getting pneumonia. The risk of this disease occurring in older people is relatively higher. At the same time, if there is a bacterial infection in the throat and it goes down the throat, then the risk of pneumonia increases.

  • To increase immunity, it is important to sleep on time and wake up on time.
  • There is a need to improve general routine and lifestyle.
  • If there is a common viral infection then proper treatment is necessary.
  • If you have pneumonia, get it treated by a good doctor.
  • In view of the increased pollution levels, N95 masks should be used.