What Causes Pneumonia?

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:13:54 +0000

Pneumonia is a transmission of the lungs that is induced by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. The disease is characterized by the inflammation of the alveoli that are found in the lungs or in some cases the alveoli are filled with fluids. The alveoli are the microscopic sacs in the lungs whose main duty is to absorb oxygen. In some cases serious conditions of pneumonia can lead to severe illness or even cause death.

This disease mostly affects the older adults, babies or people who are suffering from other ailments or those who have impaired immune systems although it also occur in young and healthy people.The two main primary causes of pneumonia are bacteria and viruses. The disease develops when a person inhales pneumonia-causing germs into his lungs and maybe the body’s immune system is unable to prevent it from entering the body so the organisms will have to settle in small sacs known as alveoli and from there they multiply. The body will have to react by sending the white blood cells to help fight the infection and in the process the sacs are filled with fluids and pus therefore causing pneumonia. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus which is a common cause.

Do you get leaky gut syndrome?

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:30:27 +0000

Being our first line of defense against many things trying to enter our bodies, the intestinal lining is well designed. However, it is rather fragile, as it is supposed to let digested nutrients through. It usually takes a number of different factors over a period of time to compromise the intestinal lining to the extent that we develop a leaky gut. Bacteria, fungi, yeast, such as candida, and other parasites can all damage the lining. Many drugs can as well, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other pain medications. Antibiotics, indirectly can cause it, by killing the beneficial bacteria in the gut, which allows harmful bacteria, and fungi to flourish. Anything that causes inflammation of the intestines can also damage the lining. This can be a difficult an lengthy process. I highly recommend seeing a health practitioner that specializes in it. In some countries there are several lab tests that can be done. These help not only in making an accurate diagnosis, but also in forming an efficient treatment plan.

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What Causes Pneumonia?

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