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Bronchial pneumonia is when the pneumonia spreads to several patches in one or both lungs. Bronchial pneumonia is most prevalant in infants, young children and aged adults. It is caused by various bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae. Bronchial pneumonia involves the alveoli contiguous to the larger bronchioles of the bronchial tree. In bronchial pneumonia, the infection or inflammation is not confined to a single anatomic location. In either case, the disorder typically causes a cough (with or without mucus), chest pain, rapid breathing, and shortness of breath. Fever, sweats, a headache, and weakness are usually present.
The cells in the body need oxygen to survive. When one breathes in oxygen-rich air, it travels through the nose or mouth and into the lungs via a system of pipelike air canals known as bronchi.
The left and the right lungs are spongy organs located underneath the rib cage on either side of the chest cavity. In Pneumonia, inflammation (irritation, swelling) or infection of the lungs causes fluid and pus to fill a section (Lobar p.) or form patches in both lungs (Bronchial p.), interfering with the uptake of oxygen.
Bronchial pneumonia is usually triggered when a patient's defense system is weakened, most often by a simple viral upper respiratory tract infection or a case of influenza.
Bronchial pneumonia can also be caused by a cold or flu. This kind of pneumonia is called 'walking pneumonia'. Pneumonia can also send you to bed coughing, with chills and a fever. In some instances, if your immune system is already compromised, pneumonia can be a serious threat to your life. The usual cause of pneumonia is a virus or bacteria. However, some types of fungi and parasites can also cause it. Pneumonia can also be caused by breathing in chemical fumes.
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