Is bronchopneumonia a type of pneumonia?
Updated on April 29, 2025
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Undoubtedly, bronchopneumonia is a type of pneumonia, also known as lobular pneumonia. If imaged, the X-ray shows irregular patchy shadows distributed along the lung markings, with the edges light and fuzzy without signs of consolidation. It often occurs in the lower lobes of the lungs. The most common pathogens are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, viruses, etc. Common symptoms include fever, cough, expectoration, and some patients may experience chest pain, chest tightness, and hemoptysis.
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