11 Symptoms Of Pneumonia Not To Be Missed

 That is why it can be difficult to diagnose pneumonia: it is very similar to the flu or other respiratory infection, the continuation of which is.

Sometimes infected pulmonary tissue can no longer supply the body with the necessary amount of oxygen. Because of this, the cardiovascular system and other vital organs, including the brain, are severely affected and even denied. This pneumonia is called severe

Urgently dial 103 or 112 if the following symptoms are added to a common cold

Breathing increased to 30 breaths per minute (one breath in 2 seconds or more). The systolic (upper) pressure fell below 90 mm Hg. Art. Diastolic (lower) pressure dropped below 60 mm Hg. Art. There was confusion: the patient sluggishly reacts to the environment, slowly answers questions, poorly navigated in space.

If there are no threatening symptoms, but thoughts of pneumonia remain, check with our checklist.

 Your condition first improved and then worsened

We've already mentioned that pneumonia

First, you pick up the flu or other SARS. While the body is struggling with infection, viruses or bacteria living in the nasopharynx penetrate into the lungs. After a few days you overcome the original disease: its symptoms - fever, runny nose, cough, headache - decrease, you feel better.

But viruses or bacteria in the lungs continue to multiply. After a few days there are so many of them that the tired immune system finally notices inflammation. And reacts violently to it. It looks as if the cold has returned with renewed vigor - with more distinct and unpleasant symptoms.

Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius

Fever in pneumonia is much stronger than in a common cold. In ARVI, the temperature rises to about 38 degrees Celsius, with the flu reaching 38-39 degrees Celsius. But pneumonia often makes itself felt by threatening temperature values - up to 40 degrees Celsius and above. This condition is usually accompanied by chills.

You sweat a lot

If you do not move much and around the sauna, you have a strong fever. Sweat, evaporating, helps to reduce the extreme temperatures.

You have completely lost your appetite

Appetite is associated with the severity of diseases. With a mild cold, the digestive system continues to work as usual - a person wants to eat. But when it comes to more severe cases, the body throws all its energy to fight the infection. And temporarily "disables" the gastrointestinal act, so as not to waste energy on the digestive process.

You cough frequently

It seems even more common than at the beginning of the disease. Coughing in pneumonia can be both dry and wet. He's talking about respiratory and lung irritation.

When coughing, phlegm sometimes appears

In pneumonia, alveoli - small bubbles in the lungs that absorb air when inhaled - are filled with fluid or pus.

By forcing you to cough, the body tries to get rid of this "stuffing." If you succeed, you may notice mucus - yellowish, greenish, or bloody - on your headscarf.

You mark a stabbing pain in the chest

Most often - when coughing or trying to take a deep breath. This pain speaks of the swelling of the lungs - one or both. Having increased in size due to swelling, the affected organ begins to put pressure on the nerve endings around it. That's what hurts.

You easily have shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is a sign that your body lacks oxygen. If breathing is increasing, even when you just get out of bed to go to the toilet or pour yourself a tea, it can be a sign of serious lung problems.

 You have an increased heartbeat

Normally, the pulse in adults is 60-100 beats per minute. However, everyone has his own norm - and it should be known at least approximately.

For example, if before your heart rate in a calm state did not exceed 80 beats per minute, and now you note that it jumps for a hundred, it is a very dangerous signal. It means that the heart for some reason is forced to pump blood more actively through the body. Lack of oxygen due to pneumonia is one of the factors that can provoke this.

You feel tired and broken

The reason may be the same - organs and tissues lack oxygen. Therefore, the body tends to limit your activity and sends signals to the brain that there is no strength.

Lips and nails have acquired a bluish tint

This is another obvious sign of a lack of oxygen in the blood.

If you have more than half of these symptoms, consult a therapist or pulmonologist as soon as possible. It's not a fact that it's pneumonia. But the risk is great.

You can't delay a doctor's visit or a home call to those at risk

People over the age of 60 or under 2 years of age; people with chronic lung disease, asthma, diabetes, liver, kidney, cardiovascular problems; Smokers; people who have a weakened immune system (this happens because of too strict diets, exhaustion, HIV, chemotherapy, as well as taking some drugs that depress the immune system).