Nov 15, 2025
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Rising to the forefront of the news during the pandemic and recently, it led to the death of master Beppe Vesicchio and the hospitalization of Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano.
Pnumbonia: Every year he is 150 years old for the past seven decades, these are the sounds
It has been in the news during the pandemic and more recently due to the death of Beppe Vescicchio and the hospitalization of Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano.
The most important points
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With the arrival of the first cold weather, the respiratory tract is tested.Deep heat can be in the body's immune system and defense mechanisms.One of the main enemies to fear is Pneumonia, which in Italy causes 180,000 hospitalizations and 700,000 deaths every year. It is an infectious disease that causes death, according to the data published at the World Comeration event, and they are encouraged by the health of the country.
Although a cold makes the disease seem like a month that causes it every time. This is an example that can manifest itself in an important way and cause confusion and results.As experts recommend, when in doubt, see a doctor immediately, do it yourself,” perhaps by making an over-the-counter antidote.
Causes and sensitive issues
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung tissue that can be caused mainly by viruses and bacteria, and rarely, by certain fungi and in most cases it affects adults, children under five years of age and people who may be in contact with them.A diagnosis of pneumonia is a cause for concern at any time."Severe problems have been registered, which mainly affect people at risk: the elderly, children, chronic patients," emphasizes the President of the National Association of Ophologists Claudio Micheletto (a Claudio Micheletto).The death rate in Italy is one of the lowest in Europe, but we must not allow ourselves to be taken for granted."Therefore the most important message - so that the advice is to be used carefully to reduce the risk of resistance to viruses is one of the biggest challenges of the coming years."
Bacterial and viral forms are more common
Generally, pneumonia is caused by the bacteria, streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus.Other bacteria can also cause pneumonia such as, for example, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Legionella Pneumophila.Math is another pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially in children under one year, known as "bronchiolitis".Other viral pneumonias are type A or B viruses and coronaviruses, such as Covid. There is also fungal pneumonia, which is rare and usually affects people with weak immune systems. Suspension, not all.” for example, “There is a pneumococcal vaccine available that has been included in the LEA for some time and everyone over 65 is encouraged to do it,” Micheletto noted. Pneumonia can be localized to a certain point in the lungs. Connective tissuethe lungs, the area where oxygen and carbon dioxide appear in the opposite direction of the alveoli.Because of this, the infection can be very wide, and even the intertwined tissue is a bilateral exchange.There is already enough inflammation of the lungs that originates from viral infections, which in turn can favor bacterial pneumonia.
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The most common symptoms caused by pneumonia are fever, cough, dry or wet, and dyspnea, meaning difficulty breathing, which gives a feeling of "shortness of breath" during physical exertion.They may also include fatigue and pain in the chest or back."Pneumonia is mainly accompanied by cough and fever, but the severity of breathing difficulties can lead to hospitalization, which can be extremely dangerous," explains the pulmonologist."First of all, we need to understand whether it is a bacterial or viral form. It is possible to differentiate the two types by performing a smear to establish antibiotic or antiviral therapy, or it should be treated with cortisone and anti-inflammatories. The clinical picture can also be completed by the results of a chest X-ray or CT scan.
