Comment diagnostiquer une pneumonie ?

Le diagnostic repose sur l'examen clinique, la radiographie thoracique et des analyses de sang.

Quels tests sont utilisés pour confirmer une pneumonie ?

Des tests comme la culture de crachats et la tomodensitométrie peuvent être utilisés.

Quels signes cliniques indiquent une pneumonie ?

Fièvre, toux, douleurs thoraciques et difficultés respiratoires sont des signes clés.

Quelle est l'importance de l'auscultation ?

L'auscultation permet d'entendre des crépitements ou des ronchi, indicatifs d'une pneumonie.

Quand faire un examen d'imagerie ?

Un examen d'imagerie est recommandé si les symptômes sont sévères ou persistants.

Quels sont les symptômes courants de la pneumonie ?

Les symptômes incluent toux, fièvre, frissons, essoufflement et douleurs thoraciques.

La pneumonie peut-elle provoquer des douleurs abdominales ?

Oui, des douleurs abdominales peuvent survenir en raison de la toux intense ou de l'inflammation.

Comment la pneumonie affecte-t-elle la respiration ?

Elle peut provoquer une respiration rapide et superficielle due à l'inflammation des poumons.

Les symptômes varient-ils selon l'âge ?

Oui, les symptômes peuvent être plus subtils chez les personnes âgées, comme la confusion.

Peut-on avoir des symptômes sans fièvre ?

Oui, certaines pneumonies, notamment chez les personnes âgées, peuvent ne pas présenter de fièvre.

Comment prévenir la pneumonie ?

La vaccination, une bonne hygiène et éviter le tabac sont des mesures préventives efficaces.

Qui devrait se faire vacciner contre la pneumonie ?

Les personnes âgées, les jeunes enfants et ceux avec des maladies chroniques devraient se vacciner.

Le lavage des mains aide-t-il à prévenir la pneumonie ?

Oui, un bon lavage des mains réduit le risque d'infections respiratoires, y compris la pneumonie.

Le tabagisme augmente-t-il le risque de pneumonie ?

Oui, le tabagisme affaiblit le système immunitaire et augmente le risque de pneumonie.

Les masques peuvent-ils prévenir la pneumonie ?

Oui, porter un masque peut réduire la transmission des agents pathogènes respiratoires.

Quels sont les traitements de la pneumonie bactérienne ?

Les antibiotiques sont le traitement principal pour la pneumonie bactérienne.

Comment traiter une pneumonie virale ?

La pneumonie virale est généralement traitée par des soins de soutien et des antiviraux si nécessaire.

Quand faut-il hospitaliser un patient ?

L'hospitalisation est nécessaire pour les cas graves, les personnes âgées ou avec comorbidités.

Quels médicaments peuvent soulager les symptômes ?

Des antipyrétiques et des analgésiques peuvent aider à soulager la fièvre et la douleur.

La réhabilitation pulmonaire est-elle utile ?

Oui, la réhabilitation pulmonaire peut aider à améliorer la fonction respiratoire après une pneumonie.

Quelles sont les complications possibles de la pneumonie ?

Les complications incluent l'abcès pulmonaire, la pleurésie et l'insuffisance respiratoire.

Comment l'insuffisance respiratoire se manifeste-t-elle ?

Elle se manifeste par une difficulté à respirer, une cyanose et une fatigue extrême.

Qu'est-ce que la pleurésie ?

La pleurésie est une inflammation de la plèvre, souvent causée par une pneumonie.

Les complications sont-elles plus fréquentes chez les personnes âgées ?

Oui, les personnes âgées sont plus susceptibles de développer des complications graves.

Comment prévenir les complications de la pneumonie ?

Un traitement précoce et approprié de la pneumonie peut aider à prévenir les complications.

Quels sont les principaux facteurs de risque de pneumonie ?

Les facteurs incluent l'âge avancé, le tabagisme, l'immunodépression et les maladies chroniques.

Le diabète augmente-t-il le risque de pneumonie ?

Oui, le diabète peut affaiblir le système immunitaire, augmentant le risque d'infections.

Les maladies pulmonaires chroniques sont-elles un facteur de risque ?

Oui, des maladies comme la BPCO augmentent le risque de développer une pneumonie.

Le mode de vie influence-t-il le risque de pneumonie ?

Oui, un mode de vie sédentaire et une mauvaise nutrition peuvent augmenter le risque.

Les voyages peuvent-ils augmenter le risque de pneumonie ?

Oui, les voyages peuvent exposer à des agents pathogènes, augmentant le risque d'infection.

Pneumopathie infectieuse - Informations médicales vérifiées

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May 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104624 PMID: 37004273

Multiple sclerosis (MS) typically has its onset in early and middle adulthood, but the population is steadily becoming more dominated by older adults. One of the primary consequences of both MS and ag... The study involved secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from multiple studies. Ambulatory adults with MS who were relapse-free for the last 30 days were recruited, and controls were recruited ba... The two-way ANOVA indicated a main effect of MS status (F(5,500)=34.74, p<.01, η... Overall, MS status and aging have additive effects on physical function, and the summary SPPB score may be driven by a specific component within each age group. SPPB scores may be driven more by mobil...

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Physical performance tasks were linked to the PROMIS physical function metric in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

07 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.04.007 PMID: 37105321

To investigate whether a multi-item performance outcome measure, the physical performance test (PPT), can be calibrated to a common scale with patient-reported outcome measures, using the Patient-Repo... We analyzed baseline data (N = 1,113) from the CONVINCE study, an international trial in end-stage kidney disease patients comparing high-dose hemodiafiltration with high-flux hemodialysis. Assumption... Although some evidence for multidimensionality was found, classical test statistics (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.93), Mokken (Loevinger's H = 0.50), and bifactor analysis (explained common variance = 0.65) i... We found preliminary evidence that the PPT can be linked to the PROMIS PF metric in hemodialysis patients, enabling group comparisons across patient-reported outcome and performance outcome measures. ...

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Gait parameters, functional performance and physical activity in active and inactive Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

10 2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.09.080 PMID: 36191581

Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) may adopt different movement patterns and participate in physical activity during different states of disease.... Which specific features of gait and physical function performance differ among children with active or inactive JIA compared to healthy children?... Forty-three children participated (14.5 ± 4.2 yrs; 60 % female). 3D-motion analysis methods were coupled with force measures from an instrumented treadmill captured gait mechanical measures. The 30-se... Compared to healthy controls children with active and inactive JIA had worse outcomes (12-21 % slower self-selected and fast walking speeds, 28-34 % slower stair navigation times, 28 % fewer chair ris... Gait speed, specific load-bearing functional tasks and leg stiffness features of gait may be informative 'functional biomarkers' for assessing JIA burden and tracking treatment efficacy. Additional pr...

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A Data Analytics Approach to Assess the Functional and Physical Performance of Female Soccer Players: A Cohort Design.

22 07 2022

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19158941 PMID: 35897308

The aim of this study was twofold: (i) to observe the individual results of fitness status [countermovement jump (CMJ)], hop test, linear sprinting time, stride frequency, stride distance, force-power... The study followed a cohort design. Sixteen female soccer players competing in the second division of the Spanish league were monitored during the first days of the pre-season. These players were eval...

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Velocity walking test: Selective influences on physical functional performance for better tracking of older women.

06 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.104962 PMID: 36804697

To examine the selective influences of changes in walking test capability on physical functional performance (COD speed, COD deficit, linear sprint speed, chair stand test, handgrip strength, and unlo... The performances of eighty women ((age, 64.7 ± 3.38 y; body mass, 66.3 ± 11.15 kg; height, 153.5 ± 5.71 cm, BMI, 28.08 ± 4.00 kg/m... Strength and conditioning coaches and professionals involved with older women should consider the COD deficit (i.e., linear velocity minus change of direction velocity), as a complementary measure to ...

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Physical performance capacity after pediatric kidney transplant and clinical parameters associated with physical performance capacity.

05 2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00467-022-05758-0 PMID: 36315277

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01 03 2023

DOI: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000557 PMID: 36591991

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a commonly used tool to assess lower extremity function, composed of three assessments (standing balance, gait speed, and chair stand). While its valid...

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01 Oct 2023

DOI: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000206 PMID: 36723386

In individuals with transtibial amputation, the distal part of the lower extremity is lost. Therefore, the knee joint is of greater importance to be able to provide physical performance. The aim of th... The study included 21 subjects with transtibial amputation. A digital inclinometer was used to evaluate the joint position sense of the amputated side knee joint. The timed up and go test, the 4-squar... The mean age of the participants was 52.52 ± 15.68 years. The mean of the error in knee joint position sense was 5.33 degree (standard deviation = 3.08 degree). The error in knee joint position sense ... The knee joint position sense on the amputated side was found to be associated with physical functional performance in individuals with transtibial amputation. Residual limb knee joint position sense ...

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06 Sep 2024

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08852-1 PMID: 39237780

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the survival rates of cancer patients. However, this has also led to an increase in side effects, such as dyspnoea, which can negatively impac... Experimental, prospective, longitudinal, randomised study with a parallel fixed-assignment scheme (CG-IG). The patients were selected from the Medical Oncology Service of the University Hospital Compl... The study sample consisted of 182 patients, with 12 excluded, resulting in a final sample size of n = 170. Sex distribution (CG: 52.9% male and 47.1% female; IG: 49.4% male and 50.6% female). The prim... The results of this study support the beneficial effects of an exercise re-education programme, carried out by an interdisciplinary team in improving the autonomy of oncology patients with dyspnoea.... The clinical trial was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04186754). (03 September 2019)....

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Effect of Long-term Exercise Training on Physical Performance and Cardiorespiratory Function in Adults With CKD: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

01 2023

DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2022.06.008 PMID: 35944747

The safety and efficacy of long-term exercise training in reducing physical functional loss in older adults with advanced CKD and comorbidity is uncertain.... Multicenter, parallel group, randomized controlled trial.... Adults 55 years and older with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 15 to <45 mL/min/1.73 m... Twelve months of in-center supervised exercise training incorporating majority aerobic but also muscle strengthening activities or a group health education control intervention, randomly assigned in 1... Primary outcomes were cardiorespiratory fitness and submaximal gait at 6 and 12 months quantified by peak oxygen consumption (Vo... Among 99 participants, the mean age was 68 years, 62% were African American, and the mean eGFR was 33 mL/min/1.73 m... Planned sample size was not reached. Loss to follow-up and dropout were greater than anticipated.... Among adults aged ≥55 years with CKD stages 3b-4 and a high level of medical comorbidity, a 12-month program of in-center aerobic and resistance exercise training was safe and associated with improvem... Government grants (National Institutes of Health).... Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with study number NCT01462097....

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