9781639272297
Vince Clinton
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Infectious Diseases
242
$ 161.99
Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung which primarily affects the small air sacs, known as alveoli. A few of its symptoms are cough, chest pain, fever and breathing difficulties. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Pneumonia can be diagnosed based on the symptoms and a physical examination, and is confirmed by a chest X-ray, blood test or culture of the sputum. Vaccination, washing hands frequently and abstaining from smoking can reduce the risk of pneumonia. Treatment methods vary according to the underlying source of the disease. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to respiratory medicine. The various advancements in this field are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. The book aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.