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  Pneumonia : Walking Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that is caused by the mycoplasma pneumoniae organism.
Walking pneumonia is most common between the ages of 5 and 15, and accounts for 70% of pneumonias in children aged 9 to 15.
Walking pneumonia, which is also called atypical pneumonia because it's different than the typical bacterial pneumonia, is common in teens and is often caused by a tiny microorganism known as mycoplasma.
www.pneumoniasymptoms.org /walking-pneumonia/walking-pneumonia.html   (608 words)

  
 eMedicine - Pneumonia, Bacterial : Article Excerpt by: Christopher J Ware, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
This causes the feeling of being short of breath, which is one of the most common symptoms of pneumonia.
Pneumonia can be very serious, because it directly interferes with your body's ability to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen.
Pneumonia is different in this way from acute bronchitis, which is another disease that can cause fever, cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
www.emedicine.com /aaem/byname/pneumonia-bacterial.htm   (280 words)

  
  Pneumonia
Pneumonia (pronounced: noo-mow-nyuh) is an infection of the lungs.
Walking pneumonia refers to pneumonia that is mild enough that you may not even know you have it.
Walking pneumonia, which has also been called atypical pneumonia because it's different from the typical bacterial pneumonia, is common in teens and is often caused by a tiny microorganism known as Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
www.kidshealth.org /teen/infections/bacterial_viral/pneumonia.html   (1128 words)

  
  Pneumonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pneumonia is a medical condition that results from a variety of diseases in which the small, air-filled sacs in the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere are flooded with fluid.
Pneumonia is a common illness and occurs in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among the elderly and people who are chronically ill.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a subset of hospital-acquired pneumonia.
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 Pneumonia Cause - Pneumonia Center
Pneumonia is a pulmonary disease that commonly involves infection with bacteria or viruses.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the microorganism responsible for walking pneumonia, an atypical form of the disease.
Walking pneumonia is usually developed after prolonged exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae and it has a very high incidence in teenagers and very young children.
www.pneumonia-center.com /pneumonia-cause.htm   (491 words)

  
 Pneumonia Vaccine - Pneumonia Center
Pneumonia is a common disease that involves inflammation and infection of the lungs.
Pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses and bacteria.
Pneumonia vaccines should also be administered to people with HIV, people with kidney disease, cirrhosis or other internal disorders that are exposed to a higher risk of developing pneumonia.
www.pneumonia-center.com /pneumonia-vaccine.htm   (521 words)

  
 Walking Pneumonia - Pneumonia Center
A rare cause of walking pneumonia is infection with Legionella pneumophila.
When walking pneumonia is caused by infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae, the disease is not serious and its generated symptoms are mild.
Walking pneumonia requires medical treatment with antibiotics and it is important to prevent spreading the disease to others.
www.pneumonia-center.com /walking-pneumonia.htm   (476 words)

  
 Pneumonia - Definition, Description, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Prevention
Pneumonia (pronounced noo-MOAN-ya) is an infection of the lung.
Pneumonia is a major health problem for people with AIDS and those who have HIV in their bodies.
Bacteria are the primary cause of pneumonia in older children and adults.
www.faqs.org /health/Sick-V3/Pneumonia.html   (1519 words)

  
 Pneumonia Symptoms - Pneumonia Center
When pneumonia is caused by infection with bacteria, the disease can be severe and it generates intense symptoms (persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, headache, muscle pain).
When the disease is caused by infection with bacteria, the most common pneumonia symptoms are: moderate to high fever, mucus-productive cough, presence of blood in cough (sign of complication), shortness of breath, accelerated, shallow breathing, persistent chest pain and soreness when breathing, nausea, headache, abdominal pain and pronounced fatigue.
Pneumonia symptoms that suggest the occurrence of complications are cyanosis, convulsions or unconsciousness.
www.pneumonia-center.com /pneumonia-symptoms.htm   (500 words)

  
 CIGNA - Pneumonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Pneumonia can develop when these organisms spread to your lungs while your lungs are more likely to be infected, such as during or soon after a cold or if you have a long-term (chronic) illness, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Pneumonia also can be caused by viruses, such as those that cause influenza (flu) and chickenpox (varicella).
Pneumonia can be a complication of measles and chickenpox, so getting these infections can put you at risk for developing pneumonia.
www.cigna.com /healthinfo/hw63868.html   (4738 words)

  
 How to Recognize Walking Pneumonia Symptoms
Atypical pneumonia is caused by infection with mycoplasmas.
Walking pneumonia is caused by infection with Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and rarely, Legionella.
Walking pneumonia due to infection with Legionella has a high mortality rate and therefore it is vital to be discovered and treated quickly.
www.cursebustersound.com /article/Article/How-to-Recognize-Walking-Pneumonia-Symptoms/30   (728 words)

  
 Pneumonia Symptoms at Pnuemoniasymptoms.Net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
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Pneumonia is a serious infection,or inflammation of your lungs,causing the air sacs in the lungs fill with pus,and other liquid.
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 http://www.moreacne.info - walking pneumonia symptoms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by Mycoplasma.
Walking pneumonia refers to pneumonia that is mild enough that you may not.
Many of the symptoms in walking pneumonia are part of her body's attempt to heal.
www.moreacne.info /10/walking-pneumonia-symptoms.php   (183 words)

  
 Leading hospital for medical & emergency care Swedish Medical Denver
Pneumonia affects the lower respiratory tract (small bronchi and air sacs in the lungs).
Walking pneumonia, as this type of pneumonia is often popularly called, implies a milder pneumonia.
Walking pneumonia is caused by mycoplasma, but can also be caused by other atypical bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
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 Walking pneumonia symptoms - Pneumonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Walking pneumonia, as this type of pneumonia is often popularly called, implies a milder Symptoms of pneumonia may include some or all of the following:
Walking pneumonia While there are numerous causes for these symptoms, you will need to be evaluated for pneumonia.
Signs and symptoms of walking pneumonia are generally mild and appear gradually.
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 Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com
Pneumonias vary in seriousness, depending on the aggressiveness of the infecting micro-organism as well as the general health and age of the patient.
Walking pneumonia is a generic term referring to "mild" pneumonias that do not require hospitalization--patients are treated with medications at home.
For example, one common cause of walking pneumonia is mycoplasma pneumonia (frequently referred to as atypical pneumonia).
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 Interesting Facts about Walking pneumonia-Print
Typical pneumonia is caused by infection with common viruses (influenza, herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus), infection with gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes) or infection with gram-negative bacteria (Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitides, Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
Walking pneumonia allows patients to carry on with their normal activities and they are free to leave the hospital right after they receive a physical examination.
Walking pneumonia resembles flu or cold and sometimes its symptoms are perceived at later stages of the disease.
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 pneumonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Pneumonia is distinct from and should not be confused with bronchitis.
Usually, and as is commonly understood, a pneumonia is caused by an infection, most often bacterial, but sometimes viral in origin.
Pneumonia is also caused by mycoplasma, commonly called "walking pneumonia," because the patient isn't all that sick and is literally walking around.
www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/P/pneumonia.html   (353 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "Pneumonia: A Profile of a Potentially Fatal Lung Infection"
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs in which the alveoli in one or more sections of the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid and white blood cells, which try to fight off the infection.
Bronchial pneumonia is an infection in the areas of the lungs near the bronchi (the airways connecting the windpipe and the lungs).
Pneumonia is diagnosed by listening to the chest with a stethoscope to detect the presence of fluid in the lungs.
health.howstuffworks.com /define-pneumonia.htm   (677 words)

  
 Walking pneumonia - PS A Column On Things: May 3, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
The phrase "walking pneumonia" refers to a group of pneumonia's that even if In healthy adults, multiple cases of walking pneumonia are commonly found
The bacterium can cause mild "walking" pneumonia, and most of the general population, with or without MS, has been exposed to it.
Chlamydial pneumonia refers to one of several types of pneumonia that Chlamydia pneumoniae usually causes a type of relatively mild "walking pneumonia.
www.azhao.com /az/walking-pneumonia.html   (222 words)

  
 Information about pneumonia
Pneumonia, an infection in the lungs, can disrupt this process so less oxygen reaches your cells.
Bronchial pneumonia is when the pneumonia spreads to several patches in one or both lungs.
Pneumonia can also send you to bed coughing, with chills and a fever.
www.mamashealth.com /infect/pneu.asp   (317 words)

  
 Walking Pneumonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
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 Walking pneumonia symptoms - Atypical pneumonia
Mycoplasma Infection (Walking pneumonia) : Bureau of Communicable
Pneumonia symptoms vary greatly, depending on any underlying conditions a person If a patient has been diagnosed with walking pneumonia, it is probably
Walking pneumonia pneumonia and are characterized by a more protracted course of symptoms unlike other forms of pneumonia which can
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 Family Medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Walking pneumonia is a slang term, not a medical one, which describes an illness that is generally mild.
Walking pneumonia can be a complication of flu, so one of the important things you can do for your health as well as for the health of those around you is to get a flu shot this year.
Ask your doctor about pneumonia shots if you have a chronic heart or lung problem or are 65 or older, since individuals in these groups are at the greatest risk of contracting this potentially deadly form of pneumonia.
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 Walking pneumonia tied to asthma-WCVB-TV Health Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
November 27, 2002 12:33 PM Walking pneumonia is supposed to be a temporary disease, here today and gone tomorrow or maybe next week.
Pneumonia is a fairly common and occasionally fatal infection that often strikes hardest at the elderly.
In pneumonia, the lungs become inflamed and swell, said Dr. Kevin Glynn, a lung doctor -- known as a pulmonologist -- at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.
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 Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection and inflammation of one or both lungs.
Pneumonia can be caused by different types of germs, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites which, for reasons that are still sometimes unclear, get past bodily defenses and infect the lungs.
Mycoplasma (also called ‘walking pneumonia’) shares the characteristics of both bacterial and viral pneumonias and is responsible for about 20 per cent of all cases of pneumonia.
www.healthyontario.com /Conditions/P/Pneumonia.htm   (1180 words)

  
 Walking Pneumonia Symptoms
Walking pneumonia may be used by a doctor to describe pneumonia that isn't severe enough to cause bed rest.
If your doctor told you that you have walking pneumonia, it may be due to an tiny organism called mycoplasma which often affects older children and young adults.
Viral pneumonia strikes primarily in the fall and winter months and tends to be more serious in people with cardiovascular or lung disease.
www.symptoms-4u.com /walking-pneumonia.htm   (483 words)

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