Home » About Spinal Cord Injury » Heads Up About Health Problems

Pneumonia

 

If your chest muscles are affected by your SCI, you may have difficulty breathing and coughing. This can increase your susceptibility to pneumonia. Ask your doctor about a pneumococcal vaccination. This can prevent some types of pneumonia infections, as well as certain meningitis and blood infections.


Fast Fact:

Intensive psycho-social support is a critical component to rehabilitation from the onset of injury, through acute hospitalization, rehabilitation hospitalization and transition to community living.