Lamblias are the simplest microorganisms, single-celled parasites that like to settle inside hollow organs that have communication with the external environment. Most often they inhabit the small intestine of a person, localize in its upper divisions. They do not pose a threat to the life of the infected, but if the immunity is weakened, lamblia intensively multiply and disrupt the work of not only the gastrointestinal tract, but all systems in the immediate vicinity of the intestine. The intensive process of reproduction of parasites leads to the fact that they migrate, in search of better conditions for life. So they fall into the bile ducts, into the liver and into the lungs as well. The presence of lamblia in the lungs is indicated by characteristic symptoms.
Getting into the lungs, Giardia leads to the appearance of manifestations, similar to allergic reactions. The patient can complain about:
- Dry incessant cough. In the morning, a small amount of sputum becomes possible.
- Constantly stuffy nose.
- Abundant tear.
- Itching, appearing in the nasal cavity.
Similar signs can be and at an aggravation of acute respiratory diseases. To distinguish them from giardiasis is not difficult - parasites first affect the human intestine, and only then with a significant increase in the number of colonies, as already mentioned above, parasites move on. Therefore, the disease almost always develops against the background of intestinal infection. Because of this, the above symptoms of lamblia in the lungs add manifestations of intestinal pathologies: frequent attacks of nausea, vomiting, unstable stool, pain in the upper abdomen.
The carriage of the simplest flagellate microorganisms may indicate a general weakness, discomfort in the chest, a strong decline in strength. In small children, giardiasis of the lungs causes suffocation attacks, adult patients note the appearance of severe shortness of breath. When listening to a light stethoscope, wheezing, noise, creaking of the pleura are noted. Often, when the described form of infection develops problems with vision. Contours of objects in the patient blur, the contrast of the image is lost.
Diagnosis and treatment of lamblia in the lungs
The analysis of feces for the presence of cysts, serological methods of examination and ultrasound of the abdominal cavity helps to identify intestinal forms of Giardiasis. If suspicions of the presence of the simplest microscopic parasites in the lungs, it is necessary to conduct fluoroscopy. Of course, parasitizing lamblia in the lungs can not provoke the appearance of adhesions or scars, such as those formed in parasitizing helminths, but pathological changes are still present. What kind? Will show fluoroscopy. If necessary, a patient may be assigned a computer tomography or laparoscopy.
Parasitization of lamblia in the lungs can lead to the appearance of diseases such as pleurisy, pneumonia, fibrosis or pneumothorax. Such complications are often life-threatening. That is why prevention of giardiasis is so important. It is based on the following simple rules:
- It is important to wash your hands thoroughly every time after going to the toilet, the street and before eating.
- You can not swim in those reservoirs in which stagnant water is present.
- Do not drink water directly from the tap.
- Contact with animals should not lead to the ingress of saliva into the exposed areas of the skin.
- Digging in the garden, it is better to put on your hands gloves first.
- It is necessary to carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene, wash at least once a week, change clothes daily.
- An important role is played by the fight against flies, cockroaches, other insects.
Knowing what symptoms giardiasis has, how the disease is diagnosed, you can try to preserve your precious health.