Mr. Tong, 36, experiencing a cough, night sweats, and a 6 kg weight loss over two months, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, necrotizing pneumonia, hepatitis B, and diabetes.
My father, 73, frequently chokes while eating and drinking. I read online about the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Who is typically prone to this condition? (Ha Trung, Ho Chi Minh City).
Pneumococcus, a leading cause of pneumonia and meningitis that can leave patients in a vegetative state, is becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to drug resistance.
My three-year-old child was hospitalized for pneumonia earlier this year. With the recent heat, my child spends a lot of time in air-conditioned rooms, and I worry about a recurrence. What should I keep in mind when caring for my child? (Ngoc Anh, Hanoi)
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause non-specific symptoms like fever, cough, and sore throat, yet silently lead to severe pneumonia and respiratory failure in children.
