Lobar pneumonia
Lobar pneumonia (pronounced: loh-bar nuh-moh-nee-uh) is a form of pneumonia that affects a large and continuous area of the lobe of a lung.
Etymology
The term "lobar" originates from the Latin word "lobus" meaning "a lobe" and the Greek word "pneumon" meaning "lung". The term "pneumonia" is derived from the New Latin word "pneumonia", which is the medical Latin adaptation of the Greek word "pneumon", meaning "lung".
Definition
Lobar pneumonia is a type of pneumonia characterized by the inflammation of one or more lobes of the lungs. It is often caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of lobar pneumonia include cough with phlegm, fever, chills, shortness of breath, and chest pain during breathing or coughing.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of lobar pneumonia typically involves a physical examination, chest X-ray, and sputum culture. In some cases, a CT scan or bronchoscopy may be required.
Treatment
Treatment for lobar pneumonia usually involves antibiotics, rest, and hydration. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Related Terms
- Pneumonia
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lung
- Cough
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan
- Bronchoscopy
- Antibiotics
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lobar pneumonia
- Wikipedia's article - Lobar pneumonia
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