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Legionnaires disease
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Bacterial infection of the lungs causing a severe pneumonia
May also involve the intestines, kidneys or nervous system
Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fever, cough, muscle aches, headaches and diarrhea
Spread through breathing in infected droplets in the air, most often involving air conditioners
Affects males and females but more common in males
Can occur at any age but more common in middle age
May be mild to severe and life threatening
Treatments
FOR FEVER
Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
FOR COUGH
Increase fluids (especially water)
Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
Use a cool air humidifier in room
Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan
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