Pneumonia Concepts

What is pneumonia?

• A chronic condition where the airways become narrow and swollen, making it hard to breathe.

• A viral infection that causes blisters on the skin and fever.

• An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.

• A disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body.

What causes pneumonia?

• Infection from bacteria, viruses, or fungi

• Allergic reaction to dust and polle

• Lack of exercise

• Weak muscles in the lungs

What is inflammation?

• The body's response to injury or infection, causing redness, swelling, and pain.

• The buildup of excess mucus in the body.

• A type of bacterial infection that only affects the lungs.

• The process of oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood.

What role does inflammation play in pneumonia?

• It only occurs in severe cases of pneumonia.

• It protects the lungs from any harmful substances.

• It stops bacteria from growing in the lungs.

• It helps the body fight infection, but it can cause fluid buildup in the lungs.

What is bacteria in the lungs?

• A type of virus that only affects the respiratory system.

• Tiny living organisms that can cause infections.

• A type of white blood cell that fights diseases.

• A non-living particle that invades cells.

How can bacteria cause pneumonia?

• They remove mucus from the lungs.

• They produce toxins that help the lungs function better.

• They multiply in the alveoli, causing infection and inflammation.

• They only infect people with weak immune systems.

How does a virus affect the lungs?

• It is a non-living particle that invades and multiplies inside living cells.

• A type of beneficial microbe in the body.

• A type of fungus that causes pneumonia.

• A large organism that infects only animals.

What is the main difference between bacterial and viral pneumonia?

• Bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacteria, while viral pneumonia is caused by viruses.

• Bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacteria, while viral pneumonia is caused by a fungus.

• Viral pneumonia is treated with antibiotics, while bacterial pneumonia is not.

• Viral pneumonia is more severe than bacterial pneumonia.

What is the Alveoli?

• A type of fluid that builds up in the lungs.

• The tubes that connect the throat to the lungs.

• The muscle that helps the lungs expand and contract.

• The small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Why are the alveoli important in pneumonia?

• They trap oxygen before it enters the bloodstream.

• They filter bacteria out of the air.

• They become inflamed and filled with fluid, making it harder to breathe.

• They create mucus to protect the lungs.