any one here a doctor? how bad is namonia? an uncle of ours is in the hospital , and has to?

Question

have surgery , i guess he has liquid in hes lungs? is it deathly to go in for surgery for that ?

yes, i know i spelled that wrong , thanks for the correct spelling ! :)

Answer 1

Pneumonia is a condition where infection has caused the lungs to fill with fluid/phlegm. It can be caused by bacteria or a virus, and sometimes even a fungus. It's not generally an operable condition, although they may try to draw fluid from his lungs. It can be quite serious, but it's not always. Bacterial pneumonias are most easily treated because antibiotics are generally fairly effective.

Answer 2

Pneumonia? is that what you mean? I have never heard of namonia as a medical condition.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses. It's usually pretty curable unless your uncle has underlying problems like emphysema, heart disease, or is very elderly. Viral pneumonia is the hardest to treat, as there are very few drugs for this. Usually, surgery is not needed for pneumonia, unless the lung is damaged by bullae (fluid filled cysts) than can occur with tuberculosis. Then, they may remove the bullae before they burst and cause problems.

Answer 3

The two general causes of pneumonia are bacterial and viral.
Bacterial is treated with antibiotics and usually clears fairly quickly. Viral is harder to get rid of as it has to 'run its course'.
He obviously had quite an advanced case if they had to drain fluid. I am not a doctor, but have been hospitalized in the past for both forms. I would expect he will be fine. They drainage is to allow air back into the lungs, of course. Good luck!

Answer 4

No one is perfect sweetie,i knew what you meant. Your uncle will not be advised to have the surgery procedure until he has breathing treatments and a round of antibiotics to treat the pneumonia first,then,they will continue with the surgery.My daddy is still in icu because the doctors say they did not see the pneumonia before his heart bypass,now he is slowly recovering from this bacterial infection as well as healing from his surgery.Please know that i'm praying for your uncle. ;)

Answer 5

Pneumonia can kill anyone. Surgery is a sign that its dramatic and something needs to be done asap to drain the fluids in his lungs. good luck!

Answer 6

Every year, more than 60,000 Americans die of pneumonia — an inflammation of the lungs usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it also can strike young, healthy people. Worldwide, it's a leading cause of death in children, many of them younger than a year old.

There are more than 50 kinds of pneumonia ranging in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly, with chest pain, fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath. Infection often follows a cold or the flu, but it also can be associated with other illnesses or occur on its own.

Although antibiotics can treat some of the most common forms of bacterial pneumonias antibiotic-resistant strains are a growing problem. For that reason, and because the disease can be very serious, it's best to try to prevent infection in the first place

Treatments for pneumonia vary, depending on the severity of your symptoms and the type of pneumonia you have.

Bacterial. Doctors usually treat bacterial pneumonia with antibiotics. Although you may start to feel better shortly after beginning your medication, be sure to complete your entire course of antibiotics. Stopping medication too soon may cause your pneumonia to return. It also helps create strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics — an increasingly serious problem in the United States.

Viral. Antibiotics aren't effective against viral forms of pneumonia. And although a few viral pneumonias may be treated with antiviral medications, the recommended treatment is the same as for the flu — rest and plenty of fluids. Overall, it may take you longer to recover from viral pneumonia than from bacterial pneumonia.

Mycoplasma. Mycoplasma pneumonias are treated with antibiotics. Even so, recovery may not be immediate — it may take four to six weeks for you to recover completely if your pneumonia is serious. In some cases fatigue may continue long after the infection itself has cleared.

In addition to these treatments, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medications to reduce fever, treat your aches and pains, and soothe the cough associated with pneumonia. You don't want to suppress your cough completely, though, since coughing helps clear your lungs. If you must use a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you get some rest.

If you have severe pneumonia, you may be hospitalized and treated with intravenous antibiotics or put on oxygen. Still, you may recover as quickly at home with oral antibiotics as in the hospital, especially if you have access to qualified home health care. Sometimes you may spend three or four days in the hospital receiving intravenous antibiotics and then continue to recover at home with oral medication

Answer 7

I have no idea how severe your uncle's pneumonia is or which type of pneumonia he has. I also don't know his age or what other coexisting conditions he has. This could have a profound affect on his prognosis. I suggest you speak to your aunt.

Answer 8

Yeah, PNEUMONIA means you have liquid in your lungs. And it's not deathly.

Answer 9

Can be bad, depends on age. Spelled pneumonia (sorry)

Answer 10

OMG. It's call PNEUMONIA.....not namonia.

http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35691