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(J18.2) Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
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34 506 858 in individuals diagnosis hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified confirmed
2 497 345 deaths with diagnosis hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
7% mortality rate associated with the disease hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
Diagnosis hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 12.90% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
1 281 079 (6.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
1 216 266 (8.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified - what does this mean
Hypostatic pneumonia is a form of pneumonia caused by the pooling of secretions in the lungs due to immobility or decreased level of consciousness. it is often seen in elderly patients and those with neurological or neuromuscular disorders who are unable to move their chest wall or clear their airways. it can also occur in those who are bedridden due to illness or injury.
What happens during the disease - hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified
Hypostatic pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by the accumulation of secretions in the small airways of the lungs due to an underlying decrease in respiratory movement. this can be due to a variety of factors, including prolonged bed rest, immobility, or paralysis. when these secretions are not cleared, they can become infected with bacteria, leading to inflammation of the lungs and the development of pneumonia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified - Prevention
Hypostatic pneumonia can be prevented by avoiding prolonged bed rest, regularly repositioning bedridden patients, providing adequate hydration, and encouraging deep breathing and coughing exercises.