Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON PNEUMONIA

D. Nagarjuna, S. Neelima, T. Kalyani, G. Y. Srawan Kumar*, D. R. Brahma Reddy and Dr. Sudeena

Abstract

Pneumonia is an infection/inflammation in one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This is a case report of Bilateral Pneumonia of which 41 year male patient was admitted in hospital with illness of fever with chills, cough with expectoration, wheeze, and chest pain. His Past medical history was found to be COPD since 3 years. Past medication history was observed to be Inhalational therapy. Social history convey that he is an alcoholic and smoker since 10 years. On Physical examination body temperature was 102°F. Respiratory rate is 24 CPM. On systemic examination Diagnosis was done with chest x-ray detected white patches on both lungs. Treatment started by giving Antibiotics through IV that is Injection. Ceftriaxone, Inj. Metronidazole, Inj. Amikacin. Nebulization with duolin and budecort. And orally through Tab. Paracetamol. After continuing the same medication for 4 more days the patient symptoms of febrile and chest pain was relieved. So, the patient was recovered and discharged.

Keywords: Bilateral pneumonia, Past medical history, Case report, Chest x-ray, Treatment, Diagnosis, Injection.