At risk are the following groups:
- Smoking
- Weak immune system, such as from drug treatment or a health problem like diabetes, cancer, or HIV
- Other lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Other health problems such as kidney failure
- Use of certain medicines, including proton-pump inhibitors
- Heavy alcohol use can get pneumonia.
What are the symptoms?
> Symptoms of CAP often develop quickly. These symptoms may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Heavy sputum
- Fever and chills
- Chest pain that is worse when you breathe or cough
- Upper belly (abdomen) pain with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Your healthcare provider might notice other signs. These are a fast heartbeat, fast breathing rate, or certain sounds on a lung exam.
It is noted that CAP is
categorized into 3: low-risk, moderate-risk, and high-risk. Only the 2 latter
should be admitted.
For further inquiry visit: https://www.psmid.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2020-Community-Acquired-Pneumonia-Clinical-Practice-Guidelines.pdf
