How to Recognize the Symptoms of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a respiratory disease caused by various bacteria, fungi and viruses. A pneumonia patient will complain of inflammation in the lungs. Here are the guidelines to recognize the symptoms of pneumonia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Note that there are several types of pneumonia such as bacterial pneumonia, mycoplasma pneumonia, atypical pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia. The common symptoms are coughing, shivering, fits, fever and chest pain.
2. Observe whether the mucus of the cough of the person is yellowish, bloodstained or rust-colored. This is a visible symptom of pneumonia.
3. See whether the person complains of breathing problems and sharp chest pain.
4. Check whether the person’s lips and nails are turning blue due to breathlessness.
5. Notice if the person looks tired and weak or complains of pain in joints.
6. Older people with pneumonia may have a dry cough lasting longer.
7. Check whether the person is losing appetite or experiencing nausea.

Tips & Warnings

• Old people suffering from this disease may show incoherence in thinking or speech.
• Pneumonia patients should not cough or sneeze without covering their nose and mouth, as it may infect others.
• Pneumonia patients should avoid smoking.

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