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Read more about infections and inflammation below.
Book an appointment✔️ We can see an infection when disease-causing microorganisms enter our body via, for example, the mouth, nose, or wounds and begin to multiply.
✔️ The body is full of good bacteria that help us fight the disease-causing microorganisms, so it is the latter that can cause infection.
✔️ When the immune system detects the microbes, they trigger an immune response that normally gives us the classic symptoms of infection.
✔️ So it is not the virus or the bacterium that gives us signs of disease, but our own immune system.
✔️ In the event of an infection, the body triggers an inflammatory reaction, which you can read more about below.
What is inflammation?
Inflammation is the same as "betennelse" in Norwegian. An inflammatory process or response occurs when the immune system recognizes the need to repair a damaged or infected area in the body. This inflammatory response can be caused by various factors such as infection, hypersensitivity as in allergies, or acute injury to the body like sprains.
Why do swelling and pain occur during inflammation?
The body's immune defense initiates multiple processes to combat viruses and bacteria or repair damaged tissue. To facilitate this, the body increases the diameter of blood vessels in a specific area. This allows fluid and immune cells to seep out from the bloodstream and into the tissue for repair. As a consequence, swelling occurs. Pain arises from pain receptors reacting to substances released by the immune system.
Local signs of inflammation and inflammation
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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by infection, usually by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by infection, usually by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
Bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacterial infections, while viral pneumonia is caused by viral infections.
Bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacterial infections, while viral pneumonia is caused by viral infections.
Common symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.
Common symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.
Pneumonia can be diagnosed by physical examination, blood test, nose swab test and possibly X-ray of the lungs.
Pneumonia can be diagnosed by physical examination, blood test, nose swab test and possibly X-ray of the lungs.
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include antibiotics, antiviral medications, cough medicine, and rest.
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include antibiotics, antiviral medications, cough medicine, and rest.
Yes, pneumonia can be contagious, especially in cases caused by bacteria or viruses.
Yes, pneumonia can be contagious, especially in cases caused by bacteria or viruses.
Risk factors include age (young children and the elderly), weakened immune systems, smoking, chronic lung disease, and exposure to certain drugs or chemicals.
Risk factors include age (young children and the elderly), weakened immune systems, smoking, chronic lung disease, and exposure to certain drugs or chemicals.
Prevention includes vaccination, good hand hygiene, avoiding smoking and exposure to infection, and maintaining a strong immune system.
Prevention includes vaccination, good hand hygiene, avoiding smoking and exposure to infection, and maintaining a strong immune system.
Pneumonia involves an infection of the lungs, while bronchitis involves an inflammation of the bronchi.
Pneumonia involves an infection of the lungs, while bronchitis involves an inflammation of the bronchi.
Yes, pneumonia can affect people of all ages, including children.
Yes, pneumonia can affect people of all ages, including children.
Complications can include breathing problems, lung abscess, sepsis and in severe cases, death.
Complications can include breathing problems, lung abscess, sepsis and in severe cases, death.
Recovery time varies, but it can take several weeks to fully recover from pneumonia.
Recovery time varies, but it can take several weeks to fully recover from pneumonia.
Smoking weakens the lungs and increases the risk of developing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.
Smoking weakens the lungs and increases the risk of developing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.
Ja, det inkluderer å ta medisiner som foreskrevet, hvile, drikke mye væske, og oppsøke lege hvis tilstanden forverres.
Ja, det inkluderer å ta medisiner som foreskrevet, hvile, drikke mye væske, og oppsøke lege hvis tilstanden forverres.
Yes, there is a vaccine against the H. influenza bacteria. The vaccine is part of the childhood vaccination programme. There is also a vaccine against the lung bacteria pneumococcus, but as most people tolerate an infection with this bacterium well, the vaccine is reserved for those with a weakened immune system and those over 65.
Yes, there is a vaccine against the H. influenza bacteria. The vaccine is part of the childhood vaccination programme. There is also a vaccine against the lung bacteria pneumococcus, but as most people tolerate an infection with this bacterium well, the vaccine is reserved for those with a weakened immune system and those over 65.
It is important to practice good hand hygiene to avoid getting infected, as well as to avoid touching your face. Other measures are not to smoke, as this increases the risk of infection and increases the risk of a more complicated and serious course of the disease.
It is important to practice good hand hygiene to avoid getting infected, as well as to avoid touching your face. Other measures are not to smoke, as this increases the risk of infection and increases the risk of a more complicated and serious course of the disease.
In the vast majority of people, pneumonia goes very well, but if you are e.g. If you already have lung disease, you are more susceptible to serious illness. If you become very ill from pneumonia, you are admitted to hospital for treatment, and in Norway we have good forecasts for hospital treatment.
In the vast majority of people, pneumonia goes very well, but if you are e.g. If you already have lung disease, you are more susceptible to serious illness. If you become very ill from pneumonia, you are admitted to hospital for treatment, and in Norway we have good forecasts for hospital treatment.
One does not become immune to pneumonia in itself. But if you have had pneumonia caused by a virus, you become immune to this virus. But as there are different microorganisms that can cause pneumonia, you can still get pneumonia repeatedly.
One does not become immune to pneumonia in itself. But if you have had pneumonia caused by a virus, you become immune to this virus. But as there are different microorganisms that can cause pneumonia, you can still get pneumonia repeatedly.
No, it's not dangerous but it can be a little uncomfortable.
No, it's not dangerous but it can be a little uncomfortable.
Not by stye, but by a severe catarrh of the eyes, vision can be affected. Then it is important to see a doctor quickly.
Not by stye, but by a severe catarrh of the eyes, vision can be affected. Then it is important to see a doctor quickly.
Stye is not contagious as it is caused by a clogged gland and is not an infection as such.
Stye is not contagious as it is caused by a clogged gland and is not an infection as such.
It usually goes away on its own in a short time, but can last longer (up to several weeks)
It usually goes away on its own in a short time, but can last longer (up to several weeks)
It is best to ensure good hygiene, by washing with new cotton pads or similar 2 times a day, avoid make-up and creams as much as you can.
It is best to ensure good hygiene, by washing with new cotton pads or similar 2 times a day, avoid make-up and creams as much as you can.
See a doctor if the stye gets worse, doesn't improve after a few days of home treatment, or if you experience visual disturbances or severe pain.
See a doctor if the stye gets worse, doesn't improve after a few days of home treatment, or if you experience visual disturbances or severe pain.
Treatment at home usually involves warm compresses and good eye hygiene to relieve discomfort and promote healing.
Treatment at home usually involves warm compresses and good eye hygiene to relieve discomfort and promote healing.
Common symptoms include a red, tender lump on the eyelid, swelling, pain and sometimes pus formation.
Common symptoms include a red, tender lump on the eyelid, swelling, pain and sometimes pus formation.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens or irritants.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens or irritants.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria, viral conjunctivitis by viruses, while allergic conjunctivitis occurs as a reaction to allergens.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria, viral conjunctivitis by viruses, while allergic conjunctivitis occurs as a reaction to allergens.
Symptoms include red eyes, itching, burning, tearing, pus formation, and sensation of sand or foreign body in the eye.
Symptoms include red eyes, itching, burning, tearing, pus formation, and sensation of sand or foreign body in the eye.
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include prescription eye drops or ointments, antihistamines for allergic conjunctivitis, and good eye hygiene.
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include prescription eye drops or ointments, antihistamines for allergic conjunctivitis, and good eye hygiene.
The duration of conjunctivitis depends on the cause. Viral conjunctivitis can last for 1-2 weeks, while bacterial conjunctivitis may require antibiotic treatment and last less with the right treatment.
The duration of conjunctivitis depends on the cause. Viral conjunctivitis can last for 1-2 weeks, while bacterial conjunctivitis may require antibiotic treatment and last less with the right treatment.
Yes, conjunctivitis can come back if you do not follow your doctor's instructions for treatment or if you are exposed to the same infectious factors again.
Yes, conjunctivitis can come back if you do not follow your doctor's instructions for treatment or if you are exposed to the same infectious factors again.
Common complications include corneal infection, eyelid inflammation, and in rare cases, vision loss.
Common complications include corneal infection, eyelid inflammation, and in rare cases, vision loss.
It is best to avoid wearing contact lenses while you have conjunctivitis, as this can worsen the condition and increase the risk of infection.
It is best to avoid wearing contact lenses while you have conjunctivitis, as this can worsen the condition and increase the risk of infection.
Otitis media, also known as otitis media, is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by an infection. The infection can be bacterial or viral, and it can occur as a result of a cold or other respiratory infection.
Otitis media, also known as otitis media, is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by an infection. The infection can be bacterial or viral, and it can occur as a result of a cold or other respiratory infection.
The symptoms of an ear infection can include ear pain, a feeling of fullness in the ear, impaired hearing, fever, and in some cases fluid leakage from the ear.
The symptoms of an ear infection can include ear pain, a feeling of fullness in the ear, impaired hearing, fever, and in some cases fluid leakage from the ear.
Ear infections can be diagnosed by examining the ear with an otoscope to look for signs of inflammation and infection. The doctor may also take a sample of the fluid from the ear to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral.
Ear infections can be diagnosed by examining the ear with an otoscope to look for signs of inflammation and infection. The doctor may also take a sample of the fluid from the ear to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral.
The treatment of otitis media may include pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain and fever, as well as prescription ear drops or antibiotics if the infection is bacterial.
The treatment of otitis media may include pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain and fever, as well as prescription ear drops or antibiotics if the infection is bacterial.
Pain from an ear infection can be relieved at home by applying warm compresses to the affected ear, taking pain medication as prescribed by the doctor, and by avoiding lying flat on the ear.
Pain from an ear infection can be relieved at home by applying warm compresses to the affected ear, taking pain medication as prescribed by the doctor, and by avoiding lying flat on the ear.
Yes, it may be a good idea to avoid submerging your head under water while bathing or swimming, and to contact a doctor if symptoms do not improve within a few days or get worse.
Yes, it may be a good idea to avoid submerging your head under water while bathing or swimming, and to contact a doctor if symptoms do not improve within a few days or get worse.
An ear canal infection, also known as otitis externa, is an inflammation of the ear canal caused by bacteria or fungi. Common causes include moisture in the ear, damage to the ear canal, or the use of foreign objects in the ear.
An ear canal infection, also known as otitis externa, is an inflammation of the ear canal caused by bacteria or fungi. Common causes include moisture in the ear, damage to the ear canal, or the use of foreign objects in the ear.
The symptoms of an ear canal infection can include ear pain, itching in the ear, redness and swelling of the ear canal, hearing loss, and in some cases fluid drainage from the ear.
The symptoms of an ear canal infection can include ear pain, itching in the ear, redness and swelling of the ear canal, hearing loss, and in some cases fluid drainage from the ear.
Ear canal infection can usually be diagnosed by a physical examination of the ear by a doctor. In some cases, a sample of earwax or fluid from the ear may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Ear canal infection can usually be diagnosed by a physical examination of the ear by a doctor. In some cases, a sample of earwax or fluid from the ear may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment of ear canal infection may include prescription ear drops containing antibiotics or antifungals, pain medications to relieve pain and inflammation, and in some cases oral antibiotics.
The treatment of ear canal infection may include prescription ear drops containing antibiotics or antifungals, pain medications to relieve pain and inflammation, and in some cases oral antibiotics.
Pain from an ear canal infection can be relieved at home by applying warm compresses to the affected ear, taking pain medication as prescribed by the doctor, and by avoiding manipulating or inserting anything into the ear.
Pain from an ear canal infection can be relieved at home by applying warm compresses to the affected ear, taking pain medication as prescribed by the doctor, and by avoiding manipulating or inserting anything into the ear.
Prevention of ear canal infection includes avoiding exposing the ears to excess moisture, avoiding swimming in contaminated water, and avoiding manipulating the ears unnecessarily.
Prevention of ear canal infection includes avoiding exposing the ears to excess moisture, avoiding swimming in contaminated water, and avoiding manipulating the ears unnecessarily.
Sore throat, also known as tonsillitis, is an inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by bacteria or viruses. The most common causes are streptococcal bacteria and viruses such as flu or the common cold.
Sore throat, also known as tonsillitis, is an inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by bacteria or viruses. The most common causes are streptococcal bacteria and viruses such as flu or the common cold.
The symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever, headache, and general discomfort.
The symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever, headache, and general discomfort.
The treatment depends on the cause of the sore throat. Bacterial sore throats are usually treated with antibiotics, while viral sore throats are treated with symptom-relieving medications such as painkillers and antipyretics.
The treatment depends on the cause of the sore throat. Bacterial sore throats are usually treated with antibiotics, while viral sore throats are treated with symptom-relieving medications such as painkillers and antipyretics.
The symptoms of strep throat can be relieved at home by drinking warm liquids such as tea or cold liquids, gargling with salt water, using over-the-counter pain relievers, and resting.
The symptoms of strep throat can be relieved at home by drinking warm liquids such as tea or cold liquids, gargling with salt water, using over-the-counter pain relievers, and resting.
The duration of strep throat can vary depending on the cause. Viral sore throats can last up to two weeks, while bacterial sore throats usually get better 1-2 days after starting antibiotic treatment and completely clear within 10 days.
The duration of strep throat can vary depending on the cause. Viral sore throats can last up to two weeks, while bacterial sore throats usually get better 1-2 days after starting antibiotic treatment and completely clear within 10 days.
Yes, it is recommended to avoid close contact with others to prevent the spread of the infection, rest, drink plenty of fluids and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.
Yes, it is recommended to avoid close contact with others to prevent the spread of the infection, rest, drink plenty of fluids and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.
In general, it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise when you have strep throat, as this can worsen symptoms and delay the healing process.
In general, it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise when you have strep throat, as this can worsen symptoms and delay the healing process.
A streptococcal throat infection is a type of throat inflammation caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus.
A streptococcal throat infection is a type of throat inflammation caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus.
Strep throat infection is a specific type of throat inflammation caused by streptococcal bacteria, while common throat infection can be caused by both viruses and bacteria.
Strep throat infection is a specific type of throat inflammation caused by streptococcal bacteria, while common throat infection can be caused by both viruses and bacteria.
Sore throat, coating on the tonsils, high fever, swollen or tender lymph nodes and no cough or other cold symptoms are all typical signs of strep throat.
Sore throat, coating on the tonsils, high fever, swollen or tender lymph nodes and no cough or other cold symptoms are all typical signs of strep throat.
Strep throat infection is usually treated with antibiotics, such as penicillin or amoxicillin, to kill the bacteria causing the infection.
Strep throat infection is usually treated with antibiotics, such as penicillin or amoxicillin, to kill the bacteria causing the infection.
The duration of a strep throat infection can vary, but with proper antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually begin to improve within 24-48 hours of starting treatment.
The duration of a strep throat infection can vary, but with proper antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually begin to improve within 24-48 hours of starting treatment.
If you suspect that you have a strep throat infection, you should contact a doctor for a thorough evaluation and possible testing to determine the cause of the sore throat and start the appropriate treatment.
If you suspect that you have a strep throat infection, you should contact a doctor for a thorough evaluation and possible testing to determine the cause of the sore throat and start the appropriate treatment.
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margin, usually caused by bacteria or skin conditions such as rosacea.
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margin, usually caused by bacteria or skin conditions such as rosacea.
Common symptoms include redness of the eyelids, itching, burning, peeling of the skin, and the feeling of sand or a foreign object in the eye.
Common symptoms include redness of the eyelids, itching, burning, peeling of the skin, and the feeling of sand or a foreign object in the eye.
Treatment usually includes cleansing the eyelids with warm compresses, eyelid massage, and prescription eye drops or ointments.
Treatment usually includes cleansing the eyelids with warm compresses, eyelid massage, and prescription eye drops or ointments.
Blepharitis is not usually contagious, but it can be shared between eyes or people by direct contact.
Blepharitis is not usually contagious, but it can be shared between eyes or people by direct contact.
It is best to avoid wearing makeup on or around your eyes while you have blepharitis or chalazion to avoid worsening the condition.
It is best to avoid wearing makeup on or around your eyes while you have blepharitis or chalazion to avoid worsening the condition.
Good eye hygiene, including daily cleaning of the eyelids, use of warm compresses and avoidance of eye-disturbing activities, can help prevent recurring conditions.
Good eye hygiene, including daily cleaning of the eyelids, use of warm compresses and avoidance of eye-disturbing activities, can help prevent recurring conditions.
A chalazion is an inflamed lump in the eyelid caused by blocked meibomian glands.
A chalazion is an inflamed lump in the eyelid caused by blocked meibomian glands.
Symptoms include a painless lump in the eyelid, redness, swelling and possibly tenderness.
Symptoms include a painless lump in the eyelid, redness, swelling and possibly tenderness.
Treatment may include warm compresses, eye drops, antibiotics or, in some cases, surgical drainage.
Treatment may include warm compresses, eye drops, antibiotics or, in some cases, surgical drainage.
Yes, minor chalazions can sometimes go away on their own over time, but sometimes they need medical treatment.
Yes, minor chalazions can sometimes go away on their own over time, but sometimes they need medical treatment.
See a doctor if the chalazion causes pain, gets bigger, or doesn't improve with home treatment.
See a doctor if the chalazion causes pain, gets bigger, or doesn't improve with home treatment.
Common complications include chronic inflammation, scarring and, in rare cases, infection.
Common complications include chronic inflammation, scarring and, in rare cases, infection.
It is best to avoid wearing makeup on or around your eyes while you have blepharitis or chalazion to avoid worsening the condition.
It is best to avoid wearing makeup on or around your eyes while you have blepharitis or chalazion to avoid worsening the condition.
Good eye hygiene, including daily cleaning of the eyelids, use of warm compresses and avoidance of eye-disturbing activities, can help prevent recurring conditions.
Good eye hygiene, including daily cleaning of the eyelids, use of warm compresses and avoidance of eye-disturbing activities, can help prevent recurring conditions.
