Pneumonia, which occurs due to inflammation of the lung tissue, is caused by various microorganisms, especially bacteria. Microbes reach the sacs called 'alveoli' in the lungs, which help us breathe air, and cause inflammation there. Experts warn against pneumonia, especially children, people over the age of 65 and those with chronic diseases.
It is known that pneumonia is an infectious disease that spreads quickly and easily. While 5 out of every 100 people who catch pneumonia die; According to the data of the World Health Organization, 2 out of 100 people in the world get pneumonia every year. Pneumonia, known as inflammation of the lung tissues, manifests itself with complaints of cough, phlegm, chest pain, high fever and shortness of breath. Sometimes, there may only be initial complaints of fever or cough.
Attention those with chronic diseases!
Some people may experience lung-related complaints. In many cases, extrapulmonary complaints such as headache and diarrhea may be at the forefront. Pneumonia can occur in elderly people without any obvious complaints. It may also occur during the investigation of the general condition disorder in which the person has pneumonia. Pneumonia is more common, especially in children, in the elderly over 65 years of age, in those with a chronic health problem such as kidney, diabetes, heart or lung disease, in smokers, and in the presence of a disease or medication that suppresses the immune system.
Who should get a pneumonia vaccine?
In preventing pneumonia, it is important to first control the underlying chronic diseases, balanced nutrition, hygienic measures and control habits such as smoking and alcohol. . Experts recommend that people at risk get an annual flu vaccine.
Persons who can receive pneumococcal vaccine (pneumonia vaccine):
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Those who are 65 years of age and over,
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People with insufficient immune systems, those with spleen removal, some blood diseases, chronic kidney disease and those who have had organ transplants,
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AIDS carrier adult ns,
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Those who have chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, alcoholism, liver failure.
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