Bacterial pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs due to some form of bacteria. There are different types of bacteria that may lead to the infection.
The lungs are made up of different sections or lobes. There are three lobes on the right and two on the left. Bacterial pneumonia can affect both lungs, one lung, or even just one section of a lung.
The lobes of the lungs are made up of small air sacs called alveoli. Normally, the air sacs fill with air. Oxygen is inhaled and carbon dioxide in exhaled.
When a person develops pneumonia, the air sacs become inflamed, which can cause them to fill with fluid. If the air sacs are filled with fluid instead of air, it can make breathing difficult. In some cases, the lungs may not get enough oxygen.
Read more: Bacterial Pneumonia - Get the Facts
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Bacteria that cause pneumonia are spread through coughing. Doctors will carry out a chest X-ray to
assess fluid buildup in the lungs. An annual flu vaccine can help prevent pneumonia.
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Source: medicalnewstoday
