Gu Jun-yeop's wife, Seo Hee-won, has passed away... Acute pneumonia is frightening ㅠㅠ

I heard shocking news this afternoon.
The news is that Seo Hee-won, a Taiwanese actress and the wife of Gu Jun-yup, has passed away due to acute pneumonia. 😢

I thought he was doing well, but I can't believe he passed away suddenly due to pneumonia.

 

When I looked into it, I realized how serious the risk of pneumonia is.
Acute pneumonia is a frightening disease that can threaten life if early treatment is missed.

So today, I will explain what acute pneumonia is and what symptoms appear.

And I have summarized the treatment and prevention methods.

 

I hope you all make sure to remember this.
Since we have to take care of our health ourselves. ✅

 

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What is acute pneumonia?

Acute pneumonia is a disease characterized by inflammation of the lungs.
It can occur due to various causes such as viruses, bacteria, and fungal infections.

 

 

Main causes of acute pneumonia

✔ Virus infections (COVID-19, influenza, etc.)
✔ Bacterial infections (pneumococci, mycoplasma, etc.)
✔ Fungal infection (in cases of weakened immunity)
✔ Aspiration pneumonia (when food or foreign substances enter the lungs)

It can be especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.

 

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🚨 Symptoms of acute pneumonia

Initially, it begins with symptoms similar to a cold, but

Acute pneumonia can worsen rapidly, so you must not let your guard down.

 

 

📍 Major symptoms of acute pneumonia

✔ High fever and chills (persistent high fever above 39°C)
✔ Cough and phlegm (initially dry cough, later accompanied by severe phlegm)
✔ Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing and a feeling of chest tightness)
Chest pain (pain in the chest when coughing or taking deep breaths)
Severe fatigue and muscle pain
✔ In severe cases, consciousness impairment (sudden mental confusion in the elderly)

 

If you experience two or more of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately. 🚑

 

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🔥 Acute pneumonia, is it contagious?

Can acute pneumonia be contagious? 🤔

➡ There is a possibility of contagion! However, it depends on the route of infection.

 

✔ Viral pneumonia → contagious (similar to COVID-19, influenza, etc.)
✔ Bacterial pneumonia → More likely to affect people with weakened immune systems rather than direct transmission
✔ Aspiration pneumonia → Not contagious (caused by foreign material entering the lungs)

 

In particular, viral pneumonia can be transmitted through coughing and sneezing into the air, so caution is necessary.
Wearing masks and washing hands are important!

 

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Acute pneumonia treatment methods & duration

Early treatment of acute pneumonia is crucial as it can determine life or death.
If left untreated, symptoms can worsen and lung damage may occur.

 

Bacterial pneumonia → Antibiotic treatment
Viral pneumonia → Antiviral medication and symptom treatment
✔ Aspiration pneumonia → Airway management and lung lavage treatment

 

⏳ Acute pneumonia treatment period

✔ Mild cases: Recovery within 1 to 2 weeks
✔ Severe patient: hospitalization may be required for more than 3 weeks

Especially, elderly people or those with weakened immune systems are more likely to have prolonged hospital stays and are at higher risk of complications.

 

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🚨 What is the mortality rate of acute pneumonia?

 

Can you really die from acute pneumonia? 😨

 

The general mortality rate for acute pneumonia is approximately 5-10%.
✔ However, severe patients (especially the elderly and those with chronic illnesses) can have a mortality rate exceeding 30%.
If it progresses to sepsis or acute respiratory failure (SARS, ARDS), the survival rate can decrease rapidly.

👉 Remember that early treatment is the most important!

 

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✅ How to prevent acute pneumonia

So, how can we prevent acute pneumonia?

 

✔ Get the pneumococcal vaccination (especially essential for those aged 65 and older and individuals with underlying health conditions)
✔ Make handwashing a daily habit & wear a mask
✔ Immune system management (regular meals & exercise)
✔ No smoking & no alcohol (smoking is a major cause of increased pneumonia risk!)
✔ Get the flu vaccination (reduces the risk of progressing to pneumonia after the flu)

 

 

In particular, the pneumococcal vaccine is included in the national immunization program.

If you are 65 or older, you can receive it for free.

Make sure not to miss it and receive it!

 

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💬
When you're healthy, you might think nothing of it, but

Acute pneumonia is a disease that can be dangerous to anyone when their immune system is weakened.

 

Remember the symptoms and prevention methods for acute pneumonia introduced today.

Have you ever experienced acute pneumonia around you?

Please share if anyone has received the pneumonia vaccine!

 

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👇🏻Post referenced in the Cashdoc community👇🏻

 

A remarkable story of battling pneumonia (full recovery) after a near-death experience caused by a doctor's misdiagnosis

 

A friend was hospitalized for two weeks due to pneumonia and has been discharged.

 

Pediatric Pneumonia Hospitalization Experience and 5 Ways to Prevent Recurrence