Question 1

how are the lungs protected from bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

Nose: The cilia in the nasal passages are the first line of defense. The lung itself has macrophages that also destroy invasive bacteria.

Question 2

what causes lung bacterial infection i am a non smoker?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria!: By definition, bacteria cause bacterial lung infection. Bacteria respond to antibiotics while viruses do not. Viruses are more common than bacteria & cause typical cold which won't respond to antibiotics. Average cough illness lasts 18 days so be patient. Best way to avoid upper respiratory infections (uris) is to wash hands & avoid being sneezed/coughed upon. And don't smoke (which you aren't).

Question 3

what's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Pneumonia is usually used to refer to an infection in the clusters of breathing sacs in the lung. I suppose you could say a bacerial infection of the entry of the lung (tracheitis) could be defined better that way but I have never used it that way.To me they would seem to mean the same thing.

Question 4

if lung granuloma  is caused by non bacterial infection, what medications r normally given and for how long, please help me?

Accepted Answer

Lung Granuloma: Without the results of a lung biopsy it is almost impossible to know how to treat you.

Question 5

is amoxicillin good for a bad cough and bacterial infection in my lungs and/or chest?, had cough for 2 weeks, on amoxicillin for 2 days now.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Whether Amoxicillin works or not depends on what is causing your cough and whether you truly have a bacterial infection in your lungs (pneumonia).  If you have had a cough for 2 wks it seems likely this is an atypical pneumonia (mycoplasma, chlamydia or legionella), none of which will respond to treatment with amoxicillin.  See an id doctor.

Question 6

an x-ray said i had a slightly collapsed lung , my gp said just a bacterial infection , to repeat x-ray in 6 weeks i was not given any medication ?

Accepted Answer

Viral?: Viral infections are not treated with antibiotics and treatment of a bacterial infection would depend on the bacteria causing the problem. Partial atelectasis, or a slightly collapsed area of lung, is a common finding on xray. Followup chest xray is a good way to make sure it resolves or doesn't get worse.

Question 7

someone i know had covid-19 and died after being on a ventilator for a while and having a bacterial infection in the lungs and other problems until the oxygen sat ended up on 75% then died 7 hours later... is there a reason that prevented using ecmo?

Accepted Answer

Your concerns: We have no ideas of why other physicians may or may not use certain approaches to treat their patients, as all cases vary.  We are continually learning more about this pandemic, and shifting therapeutic choices on an ongoing basis.  Your question is a good one,
but may not have a clearcut answer at this point.  Perhaps you could discuss with doctors where you live to get their perspective.

Question 8

i had flu and then a bacterial infection in my lungs.  now muscle pain in chest, between shoulderblades, arms. can it be myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but: Possible, but many other possibilities including pleuritis and medication reaction.

Question 9

i had a rash all on my chest. the doctor gave me prednisone because they don't know what's causing it. it's back now. could it be bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A bacterial infection is possible but not common. That said, please have your doctor check for bacterial infection.
If you are not comfortable with your current doctor, ask your family or friends for a different doctor.

Please let me know how things go!

Question 10

diagnosed w bacterial infection (sore throat & flu sympt) cough is getting worse (times) and now chest and upper back pain. doesn't  feel like asthma.

Accepted Answer

Mgt/workup: Since you have had a bacterial or flu like illness, the cough may be a result of bronchitis, pneumonia or inflammation of the lung/lining of the lung.
I would suggest a pulmonary function test if it does not improve within three weeks.

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How are the lungs protected from bacterial infection

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How are the lungs protected from bacterial infection?

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What causes lung bacterial infection i am a non smoker?

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What's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs?

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If lung granuloma is caused by non bacterial infection, what medications r normally given and for how long, please help me?

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Is amoxicillin good for a bad cough and bacterial infection in my lungs and/or chest?, had cough for 2 weeks, on amoxicillin for 2 days now.

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An x-ray said i had a slightly collapsed lung , my gp said just a bacterial infection , to repeat x-ray in 6 weeks i was not given any medication ?

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Someone i know had covid-19 and died after being on a ventilator for a while and having a bacterial infection in the lungs and other problems until the oxygen sat ended up on 75% then died 7 hours later... is there a reason that prevented using ecmo?

A member asked:

I had flu and then a bacterial infection in my lungs. now muscle pain in chest, between shoulderblades, arms. can it be myocarditis?

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I had a rash all on my chest. the doctor gave me prednisone because they don't know what's causing it. it's back now. could it be bacterial infection?

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Diagnosed w bacterial infection (sore throat & flu sympt) cough is getting worse (times) and now chest and upper back pain. doesn't feel like asthma.

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