To do Kegel exercises, also called pelvic exercises, for urinary incontinence, follow these steps: 1  Zero in on the correct muscles to exercise by stopping the flow of urine when you are on the toilet. 2  Find a quiet spot and lie on your back. 3  Relax the muscles for a count of three and then repeat. 4  Work up to 10 to 15 repetitions three times a day. 5  Wit
A recurrent pneumonia may involve the same segment or lobe in the lung, or it may involve different segments at different times in the patient. A persistent pneumonia is one in which is there is absence of complete resolution, either clinically or radiographically, of the initial pneumonic process.
Pneumonia may be caused by: Bacteria. The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections.Fungi. Certain types of fungus can cause pneumonia.he most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection, and many different bacteria can cause the condition, producing mild to severe cases. Bacterial pneumonia can occur independently or following illnesses, such as colds, flu or upper respiratory infections. Fungi. Certain types of fungus can cause pneumonia.