Pa Tho Physiology Pneumonia

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Predisposing factor: Age: young children Gender Race Famil history

Precipitating factor: Immature immune system and Small airways

Virulent micro-organism Streptococcus pneumoniea

Micro-organsim enters the nose (nasal passage)

Passes through the larynx. Pharynx, trachea

Microorganism enters and affects both airway and lung parenchyma

Airway damage Infiltration of bronchi Infectious organism lodges stimulation in bronchioles


Alveolar collapse

Pleural effusion

Fluid in lungs exceed normal>15ml/day Low RBC(3.70)

Lung invasion

FATIGUE ,

Flatenning of Epithelial cells

necrosis of bronchial tissues Narrowing of air passage necrosis of pulmonary tissues Overwhelming sepsis
Dyspnea Tachypne a

Macrophages and leukocytes mucus and phlegm production

Increase pyrogen In the body

COUGHING (productive)

FEVER T=38.2

High WBC(16.9)

LEGEND: S/S Lab Results -

LEGEND: SIGNS/SYMPTOMS LAB RESULTS -

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