Question 1

hello, i have just been discharged from hospital after having pneumonia in both lungs i was on a cpap machine as wella 10 litres oxygen at 100%

Accepted Answer

Hope you feel better: Not sure what question is but i hope you can continue your treatment at home and be closely supervised by your doctor and home care health team.

Question 2

how can i wear my cpap to cause less physical discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Check Fit: Your mask should be comfortable- you need to make sure you have the right sized mask for your face.  There are now masks that just fit in your nostrils, masksade of cloth and gel masks that mold to your face.  See your respiratory therapist or your sleep doctor for more assistance.

Question 3

can cpap cause a lot of gass in your stomach.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may need to adjust the settings.

Question 4

if i have the coronavirus, will my cpap be helpful for my breathing? or could cpap cause the coronavirus to get worse?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: The CPAP machine should be used if you are suffering from sleep apnea. Bilevel devices can reported be used by people who have COVID 19 and need higher pressures. If you have COVID 19 and use your CPAP machine there is an increased risk of transmitting disease to others.

Question 5

what is the cause for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection/inflammati: Pneumonia is a generic term for inflammation of the lung that can be seen on xray.  The cause can be infection ( usually viral but often bacterial)  or sometimes an inflammatory process. There are too many specific causes to list.

Question 6

what causes pneumonia in tweens?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Viral pneumonias probably most common in this age group, but atypical pneumonias (mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella) can also occur.  Bacterial pneumonias are less common in this age group, but do occur.

Question 7

what are the different causes of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Dozens: Pneumonia (inflammation of lungs) may be due to non-infectious conditions including medications, collogen-vascular disease, conditions like sarcoidosis, etc.  It can also be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, parasites.  It can occur by aspiration of material from above, extension thru the blood stream, by direct penetration or extension from adjacent structures.  Complex subject.

Question 8

can croup cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: Croup is a symptom of a respiratory infection, which in some, may also cause a lung infection.

Question 9

can pneumonia cause a large mass?

Accepted Answer

Depends on wording..: Interpretations of chest imaging studies like ct scans often include words like "mass".  This may simply mean there is a large abnormality.  This could very well be pneumonia, especially if patient is sick.  In this case, you will need repeat chest studies in a few weeks to make sure this "mass" is gone.  If it's still there then the patient may need further testing.

Question 10

could new piercings cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the piercings were in the oral cavity, there is a remote possibility that bronchitis or pneumonia could occur. More likely it is just coincidence.

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Hello, i have just been discharged from hospital after having pneumonia in both lungs i was on a cpap machine as wella 10 litres oxygen at 100%

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How can i wear my cpap to cause less physical discomfort?

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Can cpap cause a lot of gass in your stomach.?

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If i have the coronavirus, will my cpap be helpful for my breathing? or could cpap cause the coronavirus to get worse?

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What is the cause for pneumonia?

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What causes pneumonia in tweens?

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What are the different causes of pneumonia?

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Can croup cause pneumonia?

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Can pneumonia cause a large mass?

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Could new piercings cause pneumonia?

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