Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the term used to describe an acute infection of the lungs that develops outside the hospital setting in a patient who has not been recently hospitalized. The present study was conducted to assess cases of community acquired pneumonia. Materials & Methods: 70 patients of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) of both genders were enrolled. CURB-65 parameters such as mental status, respiratory rate, blood pressure and BUN was recorded. Results: Out of 70 patients, males were 45 and females were 25. Age >65 years was seen among 15 and <65 in 55, blood pressure >90/60mm Hg was seen in 5 and <90/60mm Hg in 65, respiratory rate (breaths/min)<30 was seen in 7 and >30 in 63. BUN (mmol/L)>7was seen in 30 and <7in 40 patients, mental status was altered in 18 and oriented in 52. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: CAP remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Timely intervention may prevent serious outcomes.