Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, and General Information: Publications and Documents
Summary
The Pneumonia: Symptoms and General Information section on Disabled World (DW) offers a curated collection of articles and research papers addressing various facets of pneumonia. Topics include the potential link between windshield washer fluid and Legionnaires' disease, the impact of pneumococcal vaccines on middle-aged populations, and the association between air pollution and increased pneumonia hospitalizations among seniors. These publications provide valuable insights into pneumonia's causes, prevention strategies, and treatment options, making them particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities and older adults who may face heightened risks. The inclusion of peer-reviewed studies ensures the information's credibility and reliability, serving as a trusted resource for those seeking to understand and manage pneumonia effectively.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield Washer Fluid Potential Source of Legionnaires Disease Form of bacteria responsible for respiratory illness including Legionnaires disease that may grow in windshield washer fluid was isolated from nearly 75% of school buses. | ||
| Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine for Middle Aged 42 million younger seniors in the U.S. aged between 50 and 65 may soon have a new vaccine to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia. | ||
| Vaccine Has Cut Child Cases of Bacterial Pneumonia Children admitted to hospitals with bacterial pneumonia decreased by a fifth following introduction of a vaccine. | ||
| Hospitalizations for Pneumonia in Seniors Linked to Air Pollution Exposure to pollutants found in car exhaust fumes and industrial air pollution can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia. | ||
| Stomach Acid Reducer Triples Risk of Developing Pneumonia Stomach acid reducer used to prevent stress ulcers in critically ill patients increases risk of patients contracting pneumonia threefold. | ||
| Community Acquired Pneumonia Community acquired pneumonia can often be a debilitating condition because of its side effects and multiple symptoms. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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