Question 1

what is multilobar pneumonia?

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Many areas of lung: The lungs are divided into lobes.  When more than one lobe is involved, it is multi-lobar

Question 2

what is the cause for pneumonia?

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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 3

what causes pneumonia in tweens?

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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 4

what are the different causes of pneumonia?

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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 5

can croup cause pneumonia?

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

Question 6

can pneumonia cause a large mass?

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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 7

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.

Question 8

what causes the rusty sputum in pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Entry of red cells: The rusty sputum tends to occur in the stage of red hepatization of pneumonia when red blood cells leak into the alveolar spaces in the lung. When coughed out, the sputum at this early stage of infection can have a rusty appearance.

Question 9

what will cause pneumonia in the upper right lobe?

Accepted Answer

Many organisms: Many organisms (bacteria, viruses etc.) can cause infection in right upper lobe. The type of infection also depends on the age of the patient, their immune status & other coexisting medical conditions. Tests that can be done to identify the causative organism include sputum culture or culture of specimen obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage (washing of the involved lung segment). Talk to your doctor.

Question 10

what are the top causes of bronchitis and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria or viral: Both acute bronchitis and pneumonia are usually caused by either bacterial or viral infections. Some common bacterial causes include strep pneumoniae, staph aureus, b. Catarhalis as well as many others. Chronic bronchitis is a form of copd, usually due to smoking.

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