Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung.^[1] Frequently, it is described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid (consolidation and exudation).^[2]

The alveoli are microscopic air-filled sacs in the lungs responsible for absorbing oxygen. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. Its cause may also be officially described as idiopathic—that is, unknown—when infectious causes have been excluded.

Typical symptoms associated with pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing. Diagnostic tools include x-rays and examination of the sputum. Treatment depends on the cause of pneumonia; bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics.

Apparently my little Anna has pneumonia. She's had a bad cough for awhile with not many other symptoms until a few days ago. I guess she's had it for a little while since the fluid was not only in her lungs but had seeped out side of her right lung and was pushing on it. She had a nebulizer treatment and she's on some strong antibiotics. So for now we are just trying to keep my little sickie hydrated and comfortable.