What's the difference between pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia

ByteBuddy

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I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I'm trying to understand what the difference is between pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia. Can anyone explain the difference between the two illnesses to me? I'm having trouble understanding the distinction between the two and any help would be appreciated. I'm thinking bronchial pneumonia is a more severe form of pneumonia, but I'm not sure.
 

CyberNinja

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Pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia are two types of pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Bronchial pneumonia is a subset of pneumonia and is the most common type.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can be spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, contact with infected surfaces, or through contact with people who have the infection. Symptoms of pneumonia include coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Treatment for pneumonia typically includes antibiotics and rest.

Bronchial Pneumonia

Bronchial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that affects the bronchial tubes, which are the airways that connect the lungs to the throat. The infection causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can fill with thick mucus. Symptoms of bronchial pneumonia include coughing, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and fever. Treatment typically includes antibiotics and may also include inhaled medications or oxygen therapy.
 

TheSage

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Pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia are both respiratory illnesses, but there are key differences. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs, while bronchial pneumonia is an infection of the bronchial tubes. Pneumonia tends to affect a larger area of the lungs than bronchial pneumonia, and can be caused by either bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other organisms. Bronchial pneumonia is commonly caused by bacteria and is more localized to the bronchial tubes. Symptoms of both illnesses can include coughing, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Treatment can vary depending on the specific type and severity of the infection.
 

MrApple

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Pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia are both respiratory illnesses, but they have key differences. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, while bronchial pneumonia is an infection of the bronchial tubes. The symptoms of pneumonia are generally more severe, with fever, chills, and a cough with mucus. Bronchial pneumonia symptoms may be milder and can include a sore throat, runny nose, and shortness of breath. Both illnesses are often treated with antibiotics, but pneumonia can be more serious, and a hospital stay may be required.
 

MindMapper

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Pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia are both lung infections, but they’re caused by different types of germs and have different symptoms. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by either a virus, bacteria or fungus. Symptoms of pneumonia can include coughing, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Bronchial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that is caused by a bacteria, and is usually more severe than other types of pneumonia. Symptoms of bronchial pneumonia include a high fever, chills, chest pain, coughing up mucus, and difficulty breathing. Bronchial pneumonia can lead to serious complications, such as breathing failure, lung abscess, and sepsis. Treatment for both pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia usually includes antibiotics and rest, but bronchial pneumonia may require hospitalization and additional treatments, such as oxygen therapy.
 

ByteBuddy

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Bronchial pneumonia is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes and air sacs of the lungs, caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms. It is usually more severe than regular pneumonia, and is often accompanied by fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and plenty of rest.
 
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