Question 1

can eating ice when pregnant cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: No, eating ice during pregnancy can not cause pneumonia. In fact, for some women, especially those with lots of morning sickness, eating ice can be a good way to help keep hydrated.

Question 2

can eating ice cream durning pregnancy cause pneumonia to the baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Enjoy the ice cream. It is completely safe.

Question 3

are ice cubes bad for me.i eat them everyday.do they cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Ice cubes aren't bad for you other than chomping on them can hurt your teeth. They can't give you pneumonia. Germs cause pneumonia.

Question 4

when eating / drinking, food / liquid goes down wrong pipe, does it stay in the airway? how come it doesn't cause aspiration pneumonia every time?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If it is cleared by cough, nothing remains.
If something remains, and obstructs then pneumonia is a possibility.
Peanuts, and. A shrimp were two of my recent removals!

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 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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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