Bronchopneumonia

Bronchopneumonia (lobular pneumonia) is patchy inflammation centered on bronchioles/alveolar ducts, often bilateral basal, due to bacteria (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S. aureus) in children/elderly/chronically ill. Clinical: fever, productive cough, dyspnea, basal crackles, patchy infiltrates. Treatment: empiric/directed antibiotics; oxygen; fluids; treat underlying (COPD/aspiration); vaccination (pneumococcal/influenza); monitor for complications.

Common Symptoms

Fever/productive cough; dyspnea; basal crackles/patchy infiltrates; children/elderly

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacteria spread via airways to bronchioles, causing patchy peribronchiolar consolidation.

Treatment

Antibiotics; oxygen/fluids; treat underlying; vaccination prevention

Preventive Measures

Pneumococcal/influenza vaccine; hand hygiene; smoking cessation.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology/Pediatrics/Geriatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.