Walking Pneumonia:
Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by several pathogens. Thus, varies in signs and symptoms. Pneumonia causes air absorption sacks of lungs to fill with fluid or swell and causes discomfort. Walking pneumonia is mild pneumonia. It is called so because people are healthy enough to walk.
In medical terms, walking pneumonia is called as mycoplasma pneumonia. This is caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma pneumoniae. This lacks some fundamental mechanism for its survival and depends on host cell of other organism for surviving.
Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia:
Signs and symptoms of walking pneumonia and influenza are same. Walking pneumonia is caused by bacteria infecting lungs. Following are some symptoms of walking Pneumonia.
- Headache coupled with chills
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Rashes
- Ear pain
- Rapid respiration rate
Is Walking Pneumonia Contagious?
Yes, it is indeed contagious. Bacteria may be transmitted from airborne water droplets. Bacteria thrives into host’s respiratory system. Hence, it can be dispersed into air when a patient sneezes, laughs, talks or coughs. Therefore, it is suggested to keep away from walking pneumonia patients who haven’t undergone any treatment. Virus survives in the body for long period, even if it is inactive. Thus, it is advised to stay away from bacteria infected people, unless they are using antibiotics.
Prevention of Walking Pneumonia:
It is very difficult to prevent the disease as it has long incubation period and most people are unaware of it. Consult a doctor, if flu symptoms lasts for more than a week. People with walking pneumonia are advised close their nose and mouth with clinical masks. This condition creates lot of phlegm and fluid accumulation in lungs, that ought to be spitted out, if possible.
