{"id":3378,"date":"2022-05-03T09:13:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T09:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/?p=3378"},"modified":"2022-10-14T18:49:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T18:49:23","slug":"home-health-care-learn-respiratory-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/home-health-care-learn-respiratory-infections","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Various Respiratory Infections Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a family caregiver, there are different health issues that are common in the elderly you should be aware of. Respiratory infections are just one type, but they include the majority of common illnesses in senior citizens. Learning about the various types of respiratory infections can help you and your home health care<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span> aide to better prepare for them if they happen.<\/p>\n

Bacterial Pneumonia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the respiratory infections that is all too common in the elderly is bacterial pneumonia. If your elderly loved one gets this it could land them in the hospital very quickly. With this condition, there is fluid and inflammation in the lungs. Your elderly loved one may also develop chest pain due to fluid build-up and inflammation. They may have a fever and confusion, too. Generally, this condition is treated with antibiotics and other medications to manage the symptoms. When your elderly loved one comes home from the hospital, they may need additional care to get their medications. You can hire home health care providers to assist them.<\/p>\n

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Seasonal Influenza <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The flu or seasonal influenza is very dangerous for senior citizens. Did you know that around 90% of the deaths caused by the flu are among elderly people? If your elderly loved one develops the flu, some of the symptoms they may have include:<\/p>\n