What is Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia is a severe type of pneumonia that is characterized by multiple areas of isolated and acute consolidation that affects one or more pulmonary lobes. This condition is similar to ordinary pneumonia, except that this is a more severe variety whose treatment requires special attention than its ordinary counterpart.
Causes of Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia is closely associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia. In a person suffering from bronchopneumonia, bacteria invade the lungs, which results to an inflammatory immune response. This reaction of the lungs leads to the filling of the alveolar sacs with exudates.
Symptoms of Bronchopneumonia
The following are the common bronchopneumonia symptoms:
- Fever: Any body temperature that goes above 37°C or 98.6°F is considered fever already. In bronchopneumonia, fever may be a symptom for having the disease especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as colds, coughing, and difficulty in breathing.
- Cough: Coughing is a natural reaction of the body to the presence of certain elements that may irritate the throat.Moreover, coughing is very important to keep the throat and airway clean and clear, thus making breathing easy. However, if coughing becomes persistent and especially if it is accompanied by mucus, then it is a sign of something more serious than ordinary coughing. A person with bronchopneumonia experiences frequent and excessive coughing, sometimes accompanied by mucus.
- Chest pain: Any form of chest pain should be a cause for concern for those affected by bronchopneumonia. Chest pain is frequent and associated with excessive coughing and difficulty in breathing.
A person with bronchopneumonia easily becomes fatigued and experiences difficulty in breathing especially after doing some strenuous exercise or after playing. - A person with bronchopneumonia not only experiences difficulty in breathing but also feels that there is also the sensation of not getting enough air. As a result, the person gasps for air frequently.
Treatments for Bronchopneumonia
The best bronchopneumonia treatment is to get some rest. This is to provide relief to the body and prevent it from getting fatigued, which is one of the common symptoms of the disease. On the other hand, one may prepare a home remedy by mixing lemon juice and honey to help soothe the throat and help the body expel the mucus that has concentrated in the lungs.
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My name is UI and I have severe pain that strikes like if there is a nail in my upper chest when I swallow, even if it is fluids. When I went to the doctor he says it is ulcer. Please give some remedy.
My father just died of Bronchopneumonia. It led to multiple organ failure including gastrointestinal bleeding and renal failure. He just had a flu jab 1 week ago, he was a heavy drinker and smoker at the age of 66.Obviously it can be fatal.
My son who is turning two next week got fever once and then the following morning had cough. After 5 days, I can hear some crackles and wheezes in his breath. The doctor says if he had fever it would have been pneumonia. He losing his appetite but he is hyperactive. By the way my son is 18 kg.
My son in the hospital, he’s asthma is attack, he can’t breathe, after the treatment from the hospital, he is okay…but today the chest x-ray result, he has bronco pneumonia, I am very worried, this is dangerous? Please help me, he is 5years and 8months old. He is also energetic.
My baby was not injected w/ hepa-b and DPT w/ in 24 hrs., right after he was born, can this possibly be the reason why his immune system does not respond well? Like, as per his pedia, thru his lab tests, his hemoglobin is low though his milk is from Wyeth (s26 gold sometimes plain) and according to his pedia, if that is his milk, his hemoglobin is not supposed to be low cause if this is the case, that means there is something wrong with his immune system… that it is not responding well…
I was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia, is there any way I can cure it using fruits? I have read somewhere, but doctors are advising that except lemon and honey, nothing should be taken. Will that be okay?
My son (6 months) was hospitalized for 7 days because of Bronchopneumonia. He was given inject-line antibiotics, air pump ventamol/salbutamol,nasal-suction, nasal solution drops, fever tablets (they put into anus) for 7 days and after 7 days given orally antibiotics and salbutamol, and nasal drops for 5 days. And for the nasal drops continue until the nasal mucus dry.
At home I give him a natural honey with warm water. Now he is quite better and active but still got the nasal mucus but still continuing the nasal drops.
My niece had bronchopneomonia but she is only 6 months old. She is experiencing difficulty in breathing. I am so very sad at a very young age she is experiencing that kind of pain. What is the best treatment that we can give to my niece for broncho pneumonia.
I pushed out flood water( few buckets) that had entered my house. Before I could finish, I became immobile-could not move, sit or talk. My neighbor came to check how I was handling the floods and noted I was incapacitated.
She rushed me to the hospital. She told that I had convulsions on the way.
I was admitted in a leading health care institution; CT revealed no abnormality, X-ray revealed that my vertebral column is damaged. A bone marrow sample was also taken for test. I was discharged a week ago with no reliable diagnosis and asked to return for review later. I am having chest pains and back pains. My abdominal muscles are also aching.
Am I suffering from broncho pneumonia? or what is the condition?
It must be a hard task to drain the flood water from your house, what is your age? Did you fall down while draining the water? The question I am asking is to ascertain or to come to some conclusion for the cause leading to the damage to your vertebra. Do the reports suggest any fracture in your vertebra? As you were hospitalized all the investigation must have been done to rule out any problem if present.
Bronchopneumonia if present will give rise to fever, do you have fever? Or do you get pain while breathing? An X-ray of the chest wall will be advisable to rule out pneumonia.
The other cause which can be thought of is intercostal myalgia, i.e. pain in the muscle between the ribs.
It is advisable to consult a doctor if the pain persists for a long time.
My son had bronco-pneumonia a year ago, he was two back then. His paediatrician recommended that he’d be hospitalized so he was hospitalized for 7 days. He was given antibiotics; orally as well as inter-venously. I wonder if a kid with bronco-pneumonia would suffer from the same disease again and is it really possible to treat kids with this disease at home (my son was very weak due to difficulty of breathing).
I just found out that I have broncho-pneumonia and I want more information on how to take care of my pneumonia and ways to cure it. I am scared because a few people that had this disease have died earlier.
Some of the home remedies for the management of broncho-pneumonia include,
- Tea prepared using fenugreek seeds helps detoxify the body tissues. Taking about four cups of this tea each day during the early stage will help resolve the condition effectively
- Garlic is considered as an effective remedy for management of pneumonia as it helps reduce body temperature and bring down the respiratory rate and pulse rate in less than 48 hours. Garlic can be taken internally with tea or a paste of garlic can be applied on the chest to relieve the symptoms
- Sesame seeds mixed with honey, salt and linseed oil are very effective in treatment of most forms of respiratory disease
- A good and healthy diet is a critical component of management of bronchopneumonia. Consume a lot of green vegetables and fruits for about eight to ten days to hasten recovery. It is recommended that a consumption of juice comprising of a mixture of carrot, spinach, beet and cucumber will also be very helpful for patients with bronchopneumonia
Hi CSK, we just found out today that our 10 year old son has contracted broncopneumonia. He was given an antibiotic jab today and doctor has prescribed some antibiotics tablets to treat bronchopneumonia. If his condition does not improve in a week, he will need to be referred to the hospital. How did your child recover from this?
If the cause is bacteria, Antibiotics should be given but it is best to consult a physician regarding the right drug and the right dosage especially for children. Continuing Antibiotics that are prescribed before to your child, may cause bacterias to be resistant and the drug will not take effect.
It can be seen through x-rays. Those lungs without any respiratory tract infections appears clear, the bone structures appears white while the black resembles the air. If there are white shades at the base of the lungs, it may be considered PN. Added symptoms for bacterial PN would be green to rusty mucus while for viral PN, there would be loss of appetite.