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Bronchopneumonia Treatment | Symptoms, Causes Of 

Broncho Pneumonia

What is BronchopneumoniaBronchopneumonia is a severe type of pneumonia that is characterized by

multiple areas of isolated and acute consolidation that affects one or morepulmonary lobes. This condition is similar to ordinary pneumonia, exceptthat this is a more severe variety whose treatment requires specialattention than its ordinary counterpart.

Causes of BronchopneumoniaBronchopneumonia is closely associated with hospital-acquiredpneumonia. In a person suffering from bronchopneumonia, bacteria invadethe lungs, which results to an inflammatory immune response. Thisreaction of the lungs leads to the filling of the alveolar sacs with exudates.As a result, consolidation takes place: a condition wherein the air space inthe lungs is replaced with fluids. Also refer to causes of Pulmonary

Consolidation.Symptoms of BronchopneumoniaThe following are the common bronchopneumonia symptoms:

  Fever: Any body temperature that goes above 37°C or 98.6°F isconsidered fever already.

  In bronchopneumonia, fever may be a symptom for having thedisease especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms such ascolds, 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, thusmaking breathing easy. However, if coughing becomes persistent andespecially if it is accompanied by mucus, then it is a sign of somethingmore serious than ordinary coughing. A person withbronchopneumonia experiences frequent and excessive coughing,sometimes accompanied by mucus.

  Chest pain: Any form of chest pain should be a cause for concern forthose affected by bronchopneumonia. Chest pain is frequent andassociated with excessive coughing and difficulty in breathing.A person with bronchopneumonia easily becomes fatigued andexperiences difficulty in breathing especially after doing somestrenuous exercise or after playing.

  A person with bronchopneumonia not only experiences difficulty inbreathing but also feels that there is also the sensation of not gettingenough air. As a result, the person gasps for air frequently.

Treatments for BronchopneumoniaThe best bronchopneumonia treatment is to get some rest. This is toprovide relief to the body and prevent it from getting fatigued, which isone of the common symptoms of the disease. On the other hand, one may

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prepare a home remedy by mixing lemon juice and honey to help soothethe throat and help the body expel the mucus that has concentrated in thelungs.

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