Pneumonia Symptoms Quiz

What can be a prominent sign of pneumonia in elderly individuals?

Which symptom is commonly associated with pneumonia caused by Klebsiella?

What symptom may be absent in pneumonia cases for children less than 2 months old?

Which factor may cause absence of fever in pneumonia cases?

What distinguishes viral pneumonia from bacterial pneumonia?

Pneumonia Symptoms

Adults: Productive cough, fever with chills, shortness of breath, sharp chest pain, increased breathing rate. Confusion may be prominent in elderly.
Children (<5 years): Fever, cough, fast or difficult breathing. Fever is not always present in severe cases, malnutrition, or in elderly. Cough may be absent in infants (<2 months).
More severe signs in children: Blue-tinged skin, reluctance to drink, convulsions, persistent vomiting, extreme temperatures, reduced consciousness.

Specific Pneumonia Symptoms

Legionella: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion.
Streptococcus pneumoniae: Rusty-colored sputum.
Klebsiella: Bloody sputum ("currant jelly").
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: Swollen neck lymph nodes, joint pain, middle ear infection.
Viral pneumonia: Wheezing more common than in bacterial pneumonia.
Bloody sputum (hemoptysis): Also seen in tuberculosis, Gram-negative pneumonia, lung abscesses and acute bronchitis

Historical Classification

Historically, pneumonia was categorized as "typical" or "atypical" based on symptoms.
There is no clear link between presentation and cause; this distinction is no longer emphasized.

Test your knowledge on the symptoms of pneumonia in both adults and children. This quiz covers various types of pneumonia, including bacterial and viral infections, and highlights specific symptoms linked to different pathogens. Gain a deeper understanding of pneumonia's clinical presentation across different age groups.