A shocking rise in walking pneumonia infections nationwide forced The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a warning. Walking pneumonia is known to have less severe symptoms than regular pneumonia, but it can still be upsetting and painful. Here is all you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this disease.
What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumonia, often known as walking pneumonia, is a type of lung infection that usually comes via bacteria, viruses, or fungus. People can “walk around” even when they have pneumonia because, unlike other forms of the illness, it doesn’t require hospitalization. However, if precautions are not taken, this disease might be dangerous and spread to other people.
Causes of Walking Pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the main cause of walking pneumonia. But viruses and other germs can also cause it, even in busy locations like offices, apartments, and schools. Person-to-person transmission is pretty common since droplets from breathing are usually the means of transfer.
Symptoms
Walking pneumonia has less symptoms than regular pneumonia, but it might still seem like an ongoing fever or mild flu.Symptoms include:
- Constant Cough: A dry, choking cough that can continue for weeks.
- Fever: Usually low, but can rise to 102°F in some situations.
- Sore throat and Stuffy Nose: Common early signs that can feel like a cold.
- Fatigue: A feeling of being tired all the time.
- Chest Pain: Minor chest pain, especially when breathing deeply.
- Headache and Body Pain: Similar to flu symptoms, but milder.
How Walking Pneumonia Is Diagnosed
Walking pneumonia symptoms are similar to those of colds or the flu, so doctors may need chest X-rays, blood tests, or a saliva sample from the throat to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment Options and Recovery
The good news is that walking pneumonia is often cured at home. Here are some common treatments:
- Antibiotics: Doctors may give antibiotics, especially if the infection is bacterial.
- Rest and Hydration: Drinking plenty of water and relaxing helps the body to recover.
- Over-the-Counter Medication: To treat fever, physical pain, or cough.
- Avoid Smoking: Smoking can make symptoms worse and add delay recovers.
Most people recover within one to three weeks, but some symptoms, like as a cough, may last longer.
How to Protect Yourself
The CDC recommends the following steps to avoid becoming or spreading walking pneumonia:
- Maintain Good Hygiene: Regular hand washing can help to prevent the spread.
- Wear masks: If you are around someone who is sick or if you are feeling ill yourself.
- Stay at Home When Sick: Staying at home if you are sick is vital for preventing the spread.
- Maintain a Healthy Immune System: A healthy immune system helps combat infections more effectively.
Conclusion
Walking pneumonia is more than a simple cold, and the recent rise in cases is a reminder to pay attention to respiratory health. We may all be safer if we recognize the signs, seek treatment as soon as possible, and take precautions.
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