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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.

E-cigarette Vapor Increases Susceptibility to Pneumonia

E-cigarette Vapor Increases Susceptibility to Pneumonia

E-cigarette vapor enhances pneumococcal adherence, colonization of pneumonia-causing bacteria, to airway epithelial cells. It also contains nicotine.

Bad Air Quality May Cause Pneumonia

Bad Air Quality May Cause Pneumonia

Poor air quality erodes the health of adults over age 65, a population particularly vulnerable to the effects of pneumonia.

Debunking Myths on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Debunking Myths on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Seven in 10 non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia cases were acquired outside of the ICU, stating that pneumonia is not confined to the ICU.

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Spot Pneumonia With Four Simple Tests: A Guide For Doctors

Spot Pneumonia With Four Simple Tests: A Guide For Doctors

Initiating treatment for pneumonia is crucial as the symptoms of the infection resemble other viral infection that causes cough, cold and fever.

Treat Pneumonia With Vaccines Instead of Antibiotics

Treat Pneumonia With Vaccines Instead of Antibiotics

There are significant differences between the lung and the upper respiratory tract in the immune response after an infection.

Vaccination, Proper Nutrition and Hygiene may Prevent Pneumonia

Vaccination, Proper Nutrition and Hygiene may Prevent Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs and remains the leading infectious cause of death among children under five.

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World Pneumonia Day - Stop Pneumonia: Invest in Child Health

World Pneumonia Day - Stop Pneumonia: Invest in Child Health

World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on November 12 to raise awareness about the burden of pneumonia and spur actions to prevent children from pneumonia.

Twenty Indian Children Die of Pneumonia Every Hour in India

Twenty Indian Children Die of Pneumonia Every Hour in India

Pneumonia kills twenty children every hour in India. The report “Fighting for Breath in India” shows that majority of pneumonia deaths happens among the poor.

Patent Granted For Pneumonia Vaccine Raises Concern

Patent Granted For Pneumonia Vaccine Raises Concern

Prevenar 13, the vaccine for pneumonia received a patent in August but Médecins Sans Frontières have approached the high court to overturn the grant.

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Azithromycin is Overprescribed for Childhood Pneumonia

Azithromycin is Overprescribed for Childhood Pneumonia

Vanderbilt study found that azithromycin has been overprescribed for childhood pneumonia. Amoxicillin alone, just as effective and a better choice.

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World Pneumonia Day 2015: "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now"

World Pneumonia Day 2015: "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now"

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List of Drugs Used to Treat Pneumonia

List of Drugs Used to Treat Pneumonia

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