According to sources, Kim Porter, mom to 3 of Sean Combs’ 5 children, died from a rare case of double pneumonia brought on by the flu. Double pneumonia is an obsolete term to describe an infection in both lungs. The accepted medical term for double pneumonia is bilateral lobar pneumonia.
Porter, 47, was weakened by the effects of the flu before she contracted a rare mixed viral-bacterial pneumonia that killed her.
The mortality rate for mixed viral-bacterial pneumonia is 42%.
How Do I Contract Pneumonia?
You can contract pneumonia by inhaling airborne droplets containing infectious viruses or bacteria. If left untreated, pneumonia can be life-threatening.
Signs and Symptoms of Double Pneumonia
The symptoms of double pneumonia are the same for pneumonia. Your prognosis (likelihood of recovery) depends on your general health, age, and the type of infection. Viral pneumonia is typically worse than bacterial pneumonia because antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
Symptoms include:
Symptoms for adults older than 65 may also include:
When Should I call My Doctor?
Call your personal physician, health care provider, or go to the emergency room if you experience chest pain or have trouble breathing. Also notify your doctor or go to the emergency room if your symptoms are severe or last longer than three (3) days.
This has been your Medical Minute.
More Info On the Web
Double Pneumonia – Healthline.com
What is Pneumonia? – WebMD
What to Know About Double Pneumonia – Medical News Today
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