Question 1

is bronchial pneumonia contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The infectious agent, bacterial or viral, can be transmitted to susceptible individuals by coughing and droplet transmission.

Question 2

is bronchial pneumonia highly contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several pneumonia causing organisms & the relative contagiousness depends on the type of infectious organism causing the pneumonia. In general it is important to cover your mouth and nose when coughing, avoid coming in contact with young children or elderly (as they are at greatest risk of getting sick), & washing hands frequently to prevent spread of infection to other.

Question 3

is bronchial pneumonia contagious?  my oldest son has had it for 5 days. started abx yesterday. will my other kids get it? incubation period?

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See below: 2 types of bronchial pneumonia: bacterial (you started your son on an antibiotic) and viral (no antibiotics and runs it course over time). Most will say it is no longer contagious when fever goes away. I will say good hand hygiene and not sharing saliva will decrease chances of transmission.  Incubation period varies: 1-3 days-even as long as 7-10 days (depends on age and health/immune system).

Question 4

how to diagnose bronchopneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Bronchopneumonia is a different word for pneumonia, which is an infection in the lung tissue. It can be viral or bacteria (rarely fungal) and varies in severity from no fever, mild cough, to high fever, problems breathing and need for oxygen.  When we listen with a stethoscope we hear something like velcro, and sometimes wheezing.  A chest xray sometimes is needed.

Question 5

what are the tests for bronchopneumonia?

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Good Exam: First and foremost the most important part of "testing"  for bronchopneumonia is a good examination. Blood counts and blood cultures are often done and certainly a chest xray.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of bronchopneumonia?

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Cough fever: Can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, excess sputum production.

Question 7

i'm wondering how serious is bronchopneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Can be serious: Bronchopneumonia tends to be less serious than pneumonia.  Pneumonia is still a leading cause of hospitalization and death.  Follow your doctor's recommendations and follow up if you are not improving.

Question 8

how are the steps of recovery for bronchopneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Gradual improvement: Once appropriate treatment has started, fever generally improves first, followed by cough. As the cough improves, chest pain should get better. Gradually the mucus decreases and the energy returns. It may take several weeks for everything to "get back to normal". Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about how long to treat the problem.

Question 9

what are the consequences of my kid having bronchopneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully minimal: Usually youngsters who recover from pneumonia have few if any long term damages and are not left with any restrictions in activity.

Question 10

does bronchopneumonia make your iron level low?

Accepted Answer

No: It doesn't affect iron levels.

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