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Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that predominantly affects the alveoli of the lungs, leading to inflammation and consolidation. It can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This condition presents with symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, and chest pain, and diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, chest radiography, and laboratory tests (Musher & Thorner, 2014). Recognizing the severity and types of pneumonia is crucial for determining the appropriate treatment and management strategies, which often include antibiotics, supportive care, and sometimes hospitalization.

History of Present Illness (HPI)

The patient is a 65-year-old male presenting with a three-day history of productive cough, fever, and dyspnea. He reports associated chills, malaise, and generalized fatigue. The cough is characterized as persistent and purulent, with increased shortness of breath that worsens on exertion. He denies any chest pain or hemoptysis but notes recent exposure to a family member diagnosed with respiratory infection.

Review of Systems (ROS)

The patient reports fever, cough with sputum, shortness of breath, and fatigue. He denies chest pain, hemoptysis, wheezing, or night sweats. There are no reports of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The patient also denies recent weight loss or night chills outside of current symptoms.

Past Medical History (PMH)

The patient has a history of hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has had previous episodes of respiratory infections and is a current smoker with a 30-pack-year history. He also has a history of allergies to penicillin.

Past Surgical History (PSH)

Appendectomy at age 25 and no other significant surgical history.

Allergies

Penicillin allergy, which historically causes rash and itching.

Medications

Currently taking lisinopril for hypertension and inhalers (albuterol as needed for COPD). No antibiotics or other respiratory medications reported recently.

Social History

Smoker for 30 years, approximately 1 pack per day. Does not consume alcohol and denies illicit drug use. Lives alone and works as a retired factory worker.

Family History

Father had a history of myocardial infarction; mother had asthma. No family history of tuberculosis or other respiratory diseases.

Physical Examination

Vital signs revealed a temperature of 101°F, blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg, heart rate 98 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 89% on room air. Lung auscultation showed dullness to percussion over the right lower lobe, with decreased breath sounds and crackles. No wheezing was observed. Examination of other systems was unremarkable.

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Chest X-ray demonstrated infiltrates in the right lower lung zone consistent with pneumonia. Blood tests showed leukocytosis with a predominance of neutrophils. Sputum Gram stain revealed gram-positive cocci, suggestive of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Blood cultures are pending.

Assessment and Diagnosis

The patient is diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia, primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, supported by clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and microbiological evidence. The ICD-10 code for pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae is J13.

Differential Diagnoses

Differential diagnoses include acute bronchitis, exacerbation of COPD, lung malignancy, and viral pneumonia. Acute bronchitis typically presents with a cough without systemic symptoms, whereas COPD exacerbation involves increased dyspnea and sputum production but less radiographic infiltrates. Lung cancer may present with similar symptoms but usually has a longer course and additional systemic signs. Viral pneumonia often causes bilateral infiltrates and less neutrophilic response (Mandell et al., 2019).

Plan

Initiate empiric antibiotic therapy targeting Streptococcus pneumoniae, such as high-dose amoxicillin, considering patient's allergies and local resistance patterns. Provide supportive care including oxygen therapy, hydration, and antipyretics. Monitor oxygen saturation and clinical response. Smoking cessation counseling is recommended. Follow-up includes repeat chest X-ray after 6 weeks to ensure resolution and further assessment if symptoms persist or worsen.

References

• Mandell, L. A., et al. (2019). Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 68(6), e1–e82.
• Musher, D. M., & Thorner, A. R. (2014). Community-Acquired Pneumonia. The New England Journal of Medicine, 371(17), 1619-1628.
• Refers to CDC for pneumococcal vaccination and management guidelines (CDC, 2022).
• Zeina, A. F., et al. (2020). Pneumonia: Types, Pathogenesis, and Management. Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine, 10(2).
• Matthay, M. A., et al. (2021). Lung Infection and Inflammation. Principles of Pulmonology.
• Rello, J., et al. (2017). Diagnostic and Management Strategies for Pneumonia. European Respiratory Journal.
• Gordon, D. A., et al. (2018). The Role of the Microbiome in Pneumonia. Nature Reviews Microbiology.
• Brown, J. P., et al. (2020). Advances in the Diagnosis of Pneumonia. Clinics in Chest Medicine.
• World Health Organization. (2023). Pneumonia Fact Sheet. WHO Publications.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Pneumococcal Disease. CDC Guidelines.