Lobar Pneumonia Complications: Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Systemic Effects

Lobar Pneumonia Complications: Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Systemic Effects

Question. Mention the complications of lobar pneumonia.

Answer. Complications of Pneumonia

In lung: lobar pneumonia.

1. Pleural effusion
2. Pneumothorax
3. Empyema
4. Lung abscess
5. Respiratory failure.

In cardiac involvement: lobar pneumonia.

1. Pericarditis
2. Endocarditis
3. Myocarditis
4. Cardiac failure.

Lobar Pneumonia Complications: Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Systemic Effects

GIT complications: lobar pneumonia. They are uncommon and may be in the form of:

1. Acute dilatation of the stomach
2. Paralytic ileus
3. Peritonitis.

Pulmonary Complications of Lobar Pneumonia

Another complication is lobar pneumonia.

1. Pneumococcal meningitis
2. Arthritis
3. Parotitis
4. Otitis media
5. Nephritis
6. Venous thrombosis.