Question 1

can a bipap cause pneumonitis?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Anything is possible so it's best to check with the pulmonary or sleep medicine doctor who started the bipap. Bipap can cause stomach bloating, so if one were to reflux acidic fluid more easily, he could get chemical pneumonitis if small amounts of the fluid got into the lungs. Maybe the outward flow of lung mucus is altered, which might decrease his ability to prevent viral/bacterial pneumonitis.

Question 2

does pneumonitis cause chest pain? what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, frequently.: Typically, pneumonitis, bronchitis or pneumonia will cause a "pleuritic" type of chest pain.  Due to irritation of the pleura, the outer layer of the lungs. Most often a sharp pain, it will get worse with breathing in deeply.

Question 3

pulmonary finrosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis not progressed during 1,5 years on ct but breathlessness and low spo2 started. heart been checked, its ok.can drugs cause it?( micophenolate mofetil)

Accepted Answer

Likely pulmonary fib: Even though the CT did not show progression, functionally your air exchange may be reducing from scarring and distortion of the lung structure.  The most important step would be avoidance of the agent causing the problem in the first place.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what are the causes of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Pneumonia is a result of an infection of the lung tissue.  This can be cause by bacteria, viruses, or even some fungii.  Pneumonia symptoms usually include fevers, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and occasionally chest pain.  If you have a disease or take any medication that suppresses your immune system, more exotic bacteria and fungii can cause the infection.

Question 7

what is pneumonia actually caused by?

Accepted Answer

Infection...: Pneumonia is caused by an infection of the lung parenchyma. When the etiology is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed whereas supportive care is given when there is a viral etiology.

Question 8

can air trapping be caused by pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: If air trapping predated pneumonia (asthma or COPD) patient may have underlying  condition that could lead to superimposed pneumonia. Pneumonia may exist with area of compensatory hyperaeration which is not air trapping,. Viral pneumonia certainly can be associated with air trapping. Common bacterial pneumonias usually are not air trapping.

Question 9

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 10

does developing pneumonia cause any other diseases?

Accepted Answer

There are: numerous potential complications involving multiple organ systems, as well as possible secondary infections with other pathogens, that can occur.

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