Pneumonia is respiratory disease in which the lungs are inflamed. There are many types of pneumonia. The disease can be caused by viral , fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections. Both young and old can get pneumonia, but the elderly and the sick are more susceptible. Hypostatic pneumonia is caused by stagnant blood in the lungs due to lying in bed for a long period of time, usually due to an illness.
Chest Pain
The patient feels discomfort or tightness in the chest due to the blood not being able to circulate properly throughout the lungs and body.
Shortness of Breath
There is shallow breathing because of the position of the body. The lungs cannot get all the oxygen they need because the diaphragm is somewhat compressed.
Coughing
As the condition worsens, a cough develops.
Sputum
Spitting up mucus, sometimes with a little blood, indicates that the lungs have filled with secretions.
Fever
If there pneumonia is cause by bacteria, there could be fever.
Cyanosis
Cyanosis is a medical term that indicates a blue tinge to the skin. It means that there is not enough oxygen in the blood.
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