Question 1

does viral pneumonia have a vector?

Accepted Answer

No insect/animal rqd: We talk of vectors as a living transporter, like a flea(plague) or dog(rabies) that passes a germ thru a bite. Viral pneumonia is generally passed in droplets of the oral/nasal secretions or coughed up mucous from an infected patient. You could consider your fingers as a vector, passing germs from a door handle to your face.

Question 2

can viral pneumonia be cured?

Accepted Answer

Usually Resolves: A patient with good general health and a normal immune  system will usually recover from a viral pneumonia after it runs its course. Occasionally a bacteria will come in and trigger a secondary infection which prolongs the illness & requires extra rx.If pneumonia is part of a more extensive viral illness, affecting other tissue systems, other problems may dominate the recovery process.

Question 3

can you catch viral pneumonia a second time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are a variety of viruses that may trigger a pneumonia. Rsv is common in infants and may occur several times in chilhhood.Influenza virus strains can cause pneumonia as well as others too many to mention. One episode with one virus  won't give you immunity to the others.

Question 4

what are the differences between pneumonia and viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Pneumonia refers to a condition of the lung & is most often used to refer to bacterial infections in the lung. Viral pneumonia actually gives you the agent causing the abnormal condition.This terminology distinction is similar to saying brick house, rather than just house. Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of agents, so the more specific the description the better understood.

Question 5

how long does viral pneumonia last? i have been sick now for12 days

Accepted Answer

No specific time: Our immune system fights viruses.  The stronger your immune system is, the shorter time it will take for you to fight it off and get better.  If you have more problems and a weaker immune system, it will be longer.

Question 6

can a child catch pneumonia in a household where viral pneumonia is present?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Keep children away from sick people. Take it as an opportunity to teach good hygiene practices. Wash hands, cover your cough, use clean utensils and tools ...Etc.

Question 7

how to treat viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Viral pneumonia: Viral pneumonia will not respond to antibiotics and treatment is mainly supportive.  Rest, increased fluids, cough suppressants/acetaminophen at night to help with discomfort and multivitamins.  Sometimes, medications such as steroids and inhalers are used to hasten recovery if there is a history or reactive airways (asthma).

Question 8

how are bacterial pneumonias different from viral pneumonias?

Accepted Answer

Cause and treatment: The cause is different. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria, harder to identify, and are treated with an entirely different kind of medications. Treatment for one does not work for the other.

Question 9

can viral pneumonia kill you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Good examples are severe RSV (respiratory syncyctial virus) and varicella (causative organism for chicken pox) pneumonia that lead to respiratory failure and fatality.

Question 10

can you get vaccinated for viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: There is not a vaccine to prevent viral pneumonias. Many different viruses can cause lung infections called pneumonitis, which is usually not as severe as bacterial pneumonia. Viral pneumonitis usually clears up on its own, because a person's own immune system stops the virus infection.

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