What causes pneumonia

Pneumonia is a common respiratory disease in which inflammation occurs in the alveoli, distal airways, and lung interstitium. The main causes include bacterial infections, viral infections and fungal infections.

1. Bacterial pneumonia: mainly acute purulent inflammatory lesions in the lungs caused by various pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.;

2. Viral pneumonia: commonly caused by adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, etc., mainly transmitted by droplets or by touching contaminated hands and objects;

3. Mycoplasma pneumonia: It is an atypical pneumonia caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae infection, which is more common in children and can be transmitted through droplets in the air;

4. Other reasons: It may also be related to allergic reactions, such as inhalation of pollen, dust mites, etc.; It can also be caused by long-term smoking or alcohol abuse.

For people with pneumonia, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and use antibiotic drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime tablets, etc. If you have a fever, you can take ibuprofen extended-release capsules or acetaminophen granules as directed to relieve symptoms. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to a healthy diet, try to eat light and easy-to-digest food, and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating the condition.