Q: If you think you might have pneumonia, it is important to treat it promptly before it gets worse. The symptoms may worsen gradually over several days or suddenly be very severe from the onset. Signs of pneumonia include: Fever Sweating and shivering Discomfort in your chest when you cough or breathe, particularly breathing when breathing deeply Fast, shallow breathing. This may occur only when you are physically active. Fatigue Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These are common symptoms in infants. Coughing. You may even cough up yellow, green, rust-colored, or pink and bloody mucus. Headache Lack of hunger White fingernails Confusion. This commonly occurs in elderly people who have pneumonia. A lower body temperature than normal. This is most likely to occur in the elderly or people with weakened immune systems. Joint pain, rib pain, upper abdominal pain, or back pain Accelerated heartbeat All people who think they may have pneumonia should go immediately to the doctor. Pneumonia can be deadly if left untreated. You are particularly likely to be vulnerably to rapidly developing a severe infection if you belong to one of the following high risk groups: Children younger than two People over 65 People with other health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, heart, or lung problems People getting chemotherapy People taking medications which suppress their immune systems This will help him understand how long you have been sick and how severe your infection might be. Your doctor may want to know: If you feel out of breath or breathe rapidly even when you are resting How long you have been coughing and whether it is getting worse If you are coughing up mucus that is yellow, green, or pink If your chest hurts when you inhale or exhale The doctor may ask you to lift up or remove your shirt so he or she can use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs. This doesn't hurt, and the only discomfort you may feel is because the stethoscope often feels cold when it touches the bare skin. The doctor will ask you to take deep breaths while he or she listens to the front and back of your chest. If your lungs rattle or crackle, this is a sign of an infection. Your doctor may tap on your chest while listening. This can help detect lungs that are filled with fluid. There are several things the doctor can do to identify if you have a lung infection and what exactly might be causing it. Possible tests include: A chest X-ray. This will help the doctor to see if you have an infection in your lungs and if so, which side it is in and how widespread it is. This test does not hurt. The doctor will use X-rays to create an image of your lungs. You may be asked to wear a lead apron to protect your reproductive organs. If you think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor, because X-rays may be dangerous for your baby. Blood or sputum cultures. During this test, the doctor will either take blood or ask you to cough sputum into a vial. The blood or sputum will be tested in the lab to determine exactly what pathogen is causing the infection. If you are already in the hospital and/or your health is severely compromised, other tests may be done. This could include a test of your arterial blood gases to determine if your lungs are supplying your blood with enough oxygen, a CT scan if you are in the ER, or thoracentesis, during which a highly trained specialist uses a needle to go through the skin and muscles of your chest and remove a small amount of fluid for testing.
A: Identify symptoms of pneumonia. Go to the doctor if you think you have pneumonia. Describe your symptoms to your doctor. Let the doctor listen to your lungs. Get additional tests if your doctor recommends it.

Q: The average person needs 1 gallon (4 liters) of water each day, half for drinking and half for food preparation and hygiene. Increase this number to 1.5 gallons (5.5 L) per person or more for children, nursing mothers, and sick people, and for anyone in a hot or high-altitude climate. Based on these numbers, try to store a 2 week supply for your household. In case of an emergency evacuation, store a 3 day supply in easily transportable containers. For example, 2 healthy adults and 1 child need (1 gallon or 3.8 liters / adult) x (2 adults) + (1.5 gal or 5.7 liters / child) x (1 child) = 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) per day. A 2 week supply of water for this household is (3.5 gallons or 13.25 liters/ day) x (14 days) = 49 gallons (185.5 liters). A 3 day supply would be (3.5 gallons or 13.25 liters/day) x (3 days) = 10.5 gallons (40 liters). In areas that regulate bottled water, including the U.S. and E.U., sealed bottles of water are already sanitary and will stay good indefinitely. If you go this route, you do not need to worry about selecting appropriate containers or purifying the water. Check the label for certification by the IBWA (International Bottled Water Association), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation), or UL (Underwriters Laboratories). These demonstrate the product has met safety and quality standards. This is more important in countries that do not regulate bottled water. Look for the resin identification code on plastic containers, which typically consists of a number printed next to the recycling symbol. Avoid containers marked "3" (for polyvinyl chloride, or PVC), "6" (for polystyrene, or PS), and "7" (for polycarbonate). These materials can be hazardous to your health. Wash them with soap and hot water, then rinse. If a container previously held food or drink, disinfect it with one of the following methods: Fill with water and mix in 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid household bleach for every quart (approximately 1 liter) of water. Swish to touch all surfaces, then rinse well. For stainless steel or heat-safe glass, submerge in boiling water for 10 minutes, plus 1 minute for each 1,000 ft (300 m) of elevation above an altitude of 1,000 ft (300 m). This is the best method for steel, since chlorine bleach can corrode the metal. . If your tap water is not safe to drink or if you get your water from a well, disinfect it right before storage. The best way to do this is to bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute, or 3 minutes at elevations above 5,000 ft (1,000 m). If you cannot boil the water, or do not want to lose water by boiling it, bleach is the next best option: Mix in tsp (2.5 mL) of unscented, additive-free bleach for every 5 gallons (19 liters) of water. Double the amount of bleach if the water is cloudy or discolored. Let the water sit for half an hour. If you cannot smell a faint chlorine scent, repeat treatment and let sit another 15 minutes. In an emergency, you can also disinfect small amounts of water with water purification tablets. However, use these sparingly, as excessive use can impair thyroid function. Boiling or chlorine will kill microorganisms, but they will not remove lead or heavy metals. If your water is contaminated by runoff from farms, mines, or factories, pour it through an activated carbon filter and a reverse osmosis (RO) filter. You can make your own filter out of common materials. While not as effective as a commercial filter, it will remove sediment and some toxins.
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Decide how much water to store. Consider bottled water. Avoid containers made from hazardous plastics. Clean the containers thoroughly. Disinfect water from unsafe sources Filter out contaminants.