Adenovirus pneumonia

Adenoviral pneumonia is an acute infectious disease that is caused by a virus from the pneumovirus family and affects the respiratory tract. Characterized by pneumonia, cough, shortness of breath, high fever, sweating and general malaise. Pneumonia can be life-threatening, especially in people with weakened immune systems or older adults. In this article we will look at adenoviral pneumonia, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Symptoms of adenoviral pneumonia Pneumonia of the adenoviral type causes inflammation of the airways and lungs, which manifests itself in the following symptoms: - cough with or without sputum - headache and body aches - fever and chills body temperature can rise to 39-40 degrees Celsius - rapid breathing and shortness of breath - weakness, drowsiness and loss of appetite

Causes of adenoviral pneumonia The disease is caused by an adenovirus, which enters the body through the respiratory tract and affects the lungs. Pneumonia can also be caused by alcohol, aspirin, paracetamol or smoking syndrome. In addition, pneumonia can develop due to constant contact with a patient with pneumonia or infection with influenza, acute respiratory infections or other colds. People with reduced immunity, immunodeficiency conditions, the elderly and children may be more susceptible to infection. In addition, pneumonia can aggravate chronic diseases of the lungs and heart. Diagnosis of adenoid pneumonia To diagnose the disease, the doctor conducts an examination, listens to the lungs with a stethoscope and prescribes laboratory tests. The big advantage of pneumonia is that it has characteristic complications: cough, high fever, severe sweating, etc. Based on this, the doctor is able to make a diagnosis without additional examinations. For an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to take tests for a biochemical blood test, a general urine test, a throat smear, etc. Treatment of adenoid pneumonia For viral-type pneumonia, treatment includes taking medications that affect the viral infection and eliminating symptoms, such as high fever and labored breathing. The main drugs for the treatment of pneumonia are antibiotics (amoxicillin), expectorants (ambroxol), antipyretics (paracetamol) and immunomodulators (vitamins C, E). Treatment must be carried out under the supervision of an infectious disease specialist. Prevention of adenovirus pneumonia To avoid infection with adenovirus pneumonia, it is necessary to follow preventive measures, including regular hand washing and disinfection of surfaces, room ventilation, proper rest and exercise, healthy eating and maintaining immunity. It is also important to avoid contact with sick people, and if necessary to visit public places, use masks and gloves.