World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day will be observed on November 12 all over the world including Pakistan. The purpose of celebrating Pneumonia Prevention Day is to create awareness among the people about the prevention of pneumonia and its precautions and to provide such a platform to the people of the world. So that they can take action against pneumonia from that platform. 

What is Pneumonia:

Pneumonia is an infection of the respiratory tract or lungs. The initial symptoms are cold and flu, but an X-ray is needed to make an accurate diagnosis. Pneumonia causes the body to lose oxygen, resulting in organ failure or death. Pneumonia is a major cause of infant mortality in developing countries, according to a research report.

Who are the easy victims of pneumonia?

Pneumonia can affect people of all ages, but young children and many older people can die from it. People who already have a disease, such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, also have a high risk of developing pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems can also die from pneumonia. To prevent pneumonia, babies must be vaccinated against pneumonia one and a half months after birth, two and a half months, and three and a half months later.

With the onset of cold weather, children's risk of developing pneumonia increases. Therefore, parents need to take precautionary measures to protect their children from this deadly disease and to vaccinate them on time.

What are the symptoms?

Here are the symptoms of pneumonia, which you need to see a doctor immediately.

• Phlegmatic cough
• High fever
• Difficulty in breathing
• Chest pain
• Sweating a lot
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Squeaking sounds from the lungs
• Loss of appetite
• Coughing or vomiting due to swallowing mucus
• Extreme fatigue
• Feeling mental, physically, and emotionally disturbed

What is the treatment?

You will definitely need to consult a doctor to treat pneumonia. Any treatment on your own can be quite dangerous for you. Health professionals recommend a course of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, which is very important to follow. Even if the patient's condition improves during the course, the course should not be left incomplete.

Pneumonia Day in Pakistan: 

This day is also being celebrated in Pakistan as awareness. In Pakistan, approximately 70,000 children get pneumonia every year, while pneumonia kills 2 million children worldwide every year. According to experts, it is easier to save the life of a pneumonia patient if he consults an authorized doctor instead of home remedies.