Is fungal pneumonia contagious?

We who are strong and healthy now will gradually grow old one day. When our bodies age and our minds become stubborn, we will wonder if there are any regrets in the entire process of life. The regret is that we spend too little time with our parents. When parents reach a certain age, their immunity will decrease and they will easily suffer from fungal pneumonia. Then their children will be very worried whether fungal pneumonia is contagious? Let me tell you today

You may know that fungal pneumonia is a chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by fungi and fungal spores. Fungal pneumonia is more common in children with weak constitutions and those who use antibiotics and hormones for a long time.

It mainly occurs due to infections such as Aspergillus, Histoplasma, Cryptococcus, Blastomyces, Coccidioides, and Nocardia. The spores of these molds grow quickly in a humid environment, and the growth temperature is 37~40℃. Therefore, they are widely distributed in nature. When the body's resistance is reduced or there is respiratory fatigue, infection is likely to occur. After mold and mold spores invade the respiratory tract, they cause local inflammatory reactions while the respiratory mucosa develops. Nodules of varying sizes form in the lungs, and there are purulent foci in the small nodules. It contains fungal hyphae surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. Some form ulcers on the surface of bronchial mucosa. When the disease progresses acutely, it often presents symptoms of foreign body pneumonia, followed by lung gangrene.

Fungal pneumonia has symptoms of bronchopneumonia, with foul nasal discharge from the nostrils and fungal hyphae visible under microscopic examination. The mucous membranes are pale or cyanotic, and rales may be heard in the lungs. Difficulty breathing, gradual weight loss, and corneal opacity or ulcers.

First of all, fungal pneumonia is a fungal infection of the lungs caused by low immunity and is not contagious. The main treatment is the use of antifungal drugs such as amphotericin, fluconazole, etc., plus symptomatic treatment. The treatment time may be long, but it can be cured by persistent medication. Keep warm and avoid colds to avoid aggravating the condition. Since it is not contagious, family members can live together, but they must also pay attention to not catching a cold to avoid mutual infection. If conditions permit, you can be treated at home. With the care of family members, you should get better faster. However, you can also consider hospitalization.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of fungal pneumonia. The possibility of this disease being contagious is very small. If conditions at home permit, let the elderly stay at home for treatment. The elderly will be in a better mood, which is also conducive to the stabilization and treatment of the disease.