Pneumonia
March 25th, 2008 by Peter
by Andrea
Pneumonia is a lung disease that can be caused by various types of microorganisms which includes bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Indications of pneumonia are cough with sputum production, high fever, and sharp chest throbbing while breathing in. Pneumonia is alleged detected when a doctor perceives abnormal sounds in the chest, and the analysis or findings is confirmed by means of a chest x-ray. Bacteria causing pneumonia can be known by sputum culture. The test can be verified within a matter of hours. A pleural effusion is a fluid collection all over the inflamed lung. Bacterial and fungal are not viral. Pneumonia can already be treated with antibiotics.