Question 1

please explain if it is possible to truly cure recurrent pneumonia?

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Sometimes: .Most of the recurrent infection  in adults are from secondary infections of the immune system, anatomic lesion and to a smaller extent, primary immune system defects. Also from other forms of secondary immunodeficiency causes which include chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes and spleen removal, and  immunosuppressive treatment such as radiotherapy. Incomplete treatment of pneumonia also.

Question 2

recurrent pneumonia question. what makes it come back?  could there be a tumor?

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Mnay things: This requires medical evaluation by a doctor, several possibilities. A list would include: a error in diagnosis, for example congestive heart failure, & inflammatory diseases of the lungs can mimic recurrent pneumonia. ("boop"  for example) exacerbation of COPD can also be confused with pneumonia. Repeat pneumonia can be caused by a tumor obstructing the airway, and immune system problems.

Question 3

this question is for my 60 year old dad. is recurrent pneumonia dangerous? he has it for the second time in 6 months. can this lead to other problems such as cancer or anything that could become serious?

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: Your dad should see a lung doctor to see if there is a reason for his recurrent pneumonia. It is possible the diagnosis is incorrect-he could have X-ray changes that are due to some other etiology. If he smokes, he definitely needs to quit. His risk of cancer is based on many risk factors. Seeing a lung doctor will help to determine his risk. Good luck to you!

Question 4

can recurrent pneumonia lead to lung disease in the future?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia problems: Your question is a good one--u hate to think that each time the body fires up the inflammation system that there can be longer term consequences but there can be. I think of cystic fibrosis patients and what's called bronchiectasis- or enlargement of the breathing tubes. Interestingly, structural defects in the lung/airways can lead to pneumonia so it could b a vicious cycle. Hope u get a lung doc

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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