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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Is Lobar Pneumonia?<\/a><\/li>
Causes of Lobar Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Lobar Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
Who Is More Likely to Get Lobar Pneumonia?<\/a><\/li>
Stages of Lobar Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
Diagnosis of Lobar Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
Treatment Options<\/a><\/li>
Timeline for Recovery<\/a><\/li>
Managing Lobar Pneumonia at Home<\/a><\/li>
Lobar Pneumonia in the Elderly<\/a><\/li>
Prevention Strategies<\/a><\/li>
When to See a Doctor<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDid you know that pneumonia, a respiratory infection causing inflammation in your lungs, is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation and death in the world ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
It is important to remember that early identification of your infection can lead to complete recovery with minimal complications ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>What Is Lobar Pneumonia?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue causing inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli) of your lungs ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>. Lobar pneumonia is a type of pneumonia in which there is a rapid involvement of an entire section or lobe of your lung by the inflammatory process. However, clinically, the involvement may not always include the entire lobe and may be seen as patchy areas to confluent consolidation (replacement of air with fluid\/pus cells in lungs).^{<\/sup>Typically caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, the condition usually presents in a severe form with a greater possibility of complications}}^{4<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>. ^{\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
Note:<\/strong> Lobar pneumonia is a type of pneumonia according to an earlier classification system used for infections of the lower respiratory tract based on X-ray patterns.\u202fThe current clinical classifications, however, are usually based on the aetiology (causative organism) or whether the infection is community or hospital acquired^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Causes of Lobar Pneumonia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAre you wondering what causes lobar pneumonia? The causative agents include ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Bacteria:<\/strong> Pneumonia can be caused by gram positive, gram negative, and atypical bacteria^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\n}
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Gram positive bacteria: <\/strong>Streptococcus pneumoniae (main aetiological agent) and Staphylococcus aureus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gram negative bacteria: <\/strong>Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Escherichia coli\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Atypical bacteria: <\/strong>Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, or Legionella species. Results in a patchy or interstitial infiltration but not true lobar consolidation in most cases^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Viruses: <\/strong>This includes Influenza Type A virus, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and adenovirus^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Fungi: <\/strong>While fungal causes of lobar pneumonia are less common than bacterial or viral causes, they mainly occur in immunocompromised individuals. Common organisms include Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatiditis, and Aspergillus fumigatus^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms of Lobar Pneumonia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe lobar pneumonia symptoms include ^{3<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{7<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Persistent cough with or without sputum (Bloody sputum is a classic sign of lobar pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
High-grade fever with chills\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Confusion or delirium\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pleuritic chest pain (sharp pain in your chest which worsens during deep inspiration due to pleural involvement).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Shortness of breath\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vomiting\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Abdominal pain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tiredness or fatigue\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Complications such as acute heart failure, shock and meningitis can occur in patients with lobar pneumonia and mortality is also higher ^{4<\/sup><\/a>. Thus. if you are facing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, it is ideal to seek medical care and get prompt lobar pneumonia treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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In my practise, I advise people aged above 65 years to take pneumonia vaccination every year in the month of October-February. I recommend spirometer exercises for those who are susceptible to prevent pneumonia and those who\u2019ve had the infection to improve their respiratory health.<\/p>\nDr. Kathak Shah, MBBS, DDV, Fellowship in lasers & aesthetics, Fellowship in Dermatosurgery<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Who Is More Likely to Get Lobar Pneumonia?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou are more likely to develop pneumonia if you are ^{8<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{9<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{10<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Suffering from any chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic lung disease, heart disease, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoking regularly as smoking impairs your mucociliary clearance and damages epithelial defences.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consuming alcohol regularly as this is associated with impaired cough reflex, aspiration, and neutrophil dysfunction.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Immunocompromised due to HIV \/ AIDS or bone marrow transplant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exposed to metal fumes (for ex: welder) as this inhalable fume may cause damage to lung defences or the iron in the fume may facilitate the growth of the microorganisms.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Under 5 years of age or above 65 years of age. (Although a study reported men between 40-50 to be more susceptible to lobar pneumonia)^{4<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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