Question 1

can pneumonia cause a lung mass?

Accepted Answer

No: Recurrent pneumonia can cause chronic scarring in the lung, but pneumonia itself not known to cause cancer or lung mass.

Question 2

my 3 week old choked/strangled on vit d drops. if it got into her lungs, what will happen? could it cause something like pneumonia or dry drowning?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It's unlikely that you will notice any sequelae from this little event. The reason we cough and "choke"  - it's our body's way of protecting itself and trying to keep stuff out of the lungs. Even with this protection sometimes, rarely stuff will get by, but most of the time actually nothing ever occurs. The tiny amount of medicine given for infant Vit D drops is inconsequential. Relax. It's okay.

Question 3

what is a lung convulsive seizure? would it be caused by pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Febrile seizure?: Febrile seizures are linked to fevers, but the exact cause is unknown. Some researchers think that the biological processes associated with a high temperature may be responsible. 
Pneumonia can be a cause of febrile seizures.

Question 4

my friend has pneumonia in one lung and at th bus stop today he froze and couldnt move, it was like he pulled a chest muscle around lung? cause?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How old is your friend? What diseases does he have? What you described sounds like a pulmonary embolism. Your friend should see a doctor asap.

Question 5

what three things can cause the lung infection pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria, viruses,: Bacteria, viruses and fungi cause pneumonia. That is to say, there are hundreds of thousands of causes of pneumonia if not more.

Question 6

docs, what does it mean by a "lung convulsive seizure" caused by pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Febrile Seizure: I believe "lung convulsive seizure" is a lay-term.  It likely refers to a febrile seizure which is related to high body temperatures. These are usually caused by bacterial or viral infections.  Pneumonia is one possible cause of a febrile seizure.

Question 7

other than asthma and "chronic lung disease", what can cause chronic pneumonia?

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Poor immunity: Noninfectious as well as infectious processes can result in chronic pneumonia however, infectious disease is the worrisome one including bacteria causing tb, fungi, molds in dwelling, protozoa, parasites.

Question 8

watermelon(feels)went down wind pipe. voice hoarse, chest slightly heavy, coughing. does any food cause pneumonia that enter lungs? worried.

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: Usually, when we choke, we don't actually let the food into the lungs.  On rare occasion, it can happen though.  Concerning symptoms include continuing cough, fevers and chest pains.  Food in the lungs is always bad news.  Seek the care of a hospital/center that can evaluate you for this. Aspiration pneumonia is a VERY SERIOUS matter.

Question 9

had pneumonia 3 months ago chest x-ray is now clear but have awful chest pain does chest x-ray so parmanant damage to lung could that cause it?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack pain?: A person with chest pain must see the doctor to find out why. He should consider going to the E.R. If he cannot reach his doctor immediately. If it turns out to be a heart problem, a collapsed lung, a pneumonia, a blood clot in the lung, bad heartburn, costochondritis (inflammation of the rib joints), etc..., he will still be in the right place at the emergency room. One chest x-ray isn't harmful.

Question 10

i recovered from pneumonia but am now experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulties after exercising. can pneumonia cause permanent lung damage?

Accepted Answer

If bad, it can, but!: Some scarring can occur.  But people with pneumonia rarely breath deeply, so some discomfort is not unusual. Significant inflammation may indicate a pleural reaction, so this needs to be considered.  Start slow and expect improvement with time! what sporting activities you are engaging in is also a factor!

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Other than asthma and "chronic lung disease", what can cause chronic pneumonia?

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Watermelon(feels)went down wind pipe. voice hoarse, chest slightly heavy, coughing. does any food cause pneumonia that enter lungs? worried.

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Had pneumonia 3 months ago chest x-ray is now clear but have awful chest pain does chest x-ray so parmanant damage to lung could that cause it?

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I recovered from pneumonia but am now experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulties after exercising. can pneumonia cause permanent lung damage?

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