Health problems of the elderly

Pneumonia refers to the inflammation of terminal airway, alveoli and interstitial lung, which can be caused by pathogenic microorganisms, physical and chemical factors, immune damage, allergies and drugs. Bacterial pneumonia is the most common pneumonia and one of the most common infectious diseases. Pneumonia mentioned in daily life mainly refers to pneumonia caused by bacterial infection, which is also the most common one. Before the application of antibiotics, bacterial pneumonia was a great threat to the health of children and the elderly. The emergence and development of antibiotics once significantly reduced the mortality rate of pneumonia. However, in recent years, despite the application of powerful antibiotics and effective vaccines, the total mortality rate of pneumonia has not decreased, or even increased.

Usually pay attention to keep the indoor air fresh and the temperature and humidity are appropriate; Diet should be light and nutritious, and drink plenty of water; Drugs are generally antibiotics for pneumonia, but this depends on the details.