Bacterial Pneumonia Symptoms
Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. Usually inhaled, the bacteria can also get to the lungs in the bloodstream when another part of your body is infected. Bacteria living in the nose, mouth and sinuses are easily inhaled into the lungs and can cause many serious complications when they move into the bloodstream, chest wall and heart. Knowing the symptoms of bacterial pneumonia so you get early treatment is important in preventing complications and serious illnesses.
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Common Symptoms
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Fever that rises above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, chills and fatigue are common symptoms of bacterial pneumonia. You will probably have a hacking, persistent cough and feel short of breath.
Possible Symptoms
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Coughing up clear phlegm, then later coughing up phlegm that is green or yellow in color can indicate that bacterial pneumonia has developed. Sweating, pains in the sides, and sharp or stabbing pains in the chest when coughing or taking a breath can occur.
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Other Symptoms
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Bacterial pneumonia symptoms can include wheezing, flu-like symptoms and the need to take short breaths. Blood pressure can be low, heart rate may be high, and body temperature could be low. You might have mood swings, muscle and joint pain or nausea. You may have no appetite and feel fatigued.
Atypical Symptoms
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Your skin can develop a blue tinge from lack of oxygen. You could experience abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea. confusion and night sweats. Weakness, weight loss and a struggle to take in air can occur.
Solution
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Crackling sounds in the chest, chronic coughing, high fever and difficulty breathing in bacterial pneumonia can be relieved by antibiotics. Many different bacteria can be causing the infection and inflammation, so doctors need to test the phlegm, blood and do a chest x-ray to know exactly what antibiotic to use.
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