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Lobar Pneumonia

Description:

Lobar pneumonia refers to a serious type of pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of the lungs. It is characterized by inflammation and infection of the alveoli (air sacs) in the affected lobes, causing them to fill with fluid and impairing normal lung function.

Senses and Usages:

Medical Sense:

In the medical context, lobar pneumonia specifically refers to a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria.

Related Products: Antibiotics, Chest X-ray

Popular Sense:

In popular usage, lobar pneumonia may refer to any severe pneumonia affecting one or more lung lobes, regardless of the causal agent.

Sample Sentences:

Medical:

1. The patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of lobar pneumonia.
2. Treatment for lobar pneumonia usually involves the administration of antibiotics.
3. After a course of antibiotics, the X-ray showed significant improvement in the lobar pneumonia.

Popular:

1. My grandfather was hospitalized due to lobar pneumonia affecting his right lung.
2. She developed lobar pneumonia after a severe bout of the flu.
3. The doctor suspected lobar pneumonia based on the symptoms and ordered further tests.