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The sudden death of Kyle Busch has drawn attention to a rare but devastating medical progression: when pneumonia escalates into fatal sepsis.<\/p>\n

An ER doctor spoke with Fox News Digital about how sepsis can trigger a rapid health decline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Sepsis is actually not a specific disease or diagnosis, but rather the syndrome that occurs when the body has certain abnormal findings and a presumed infection,” said Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, a South Carolina-based emergency medicine physician.<\/p>\n

HOW PNEUMONIA PROGRESSES TO SEPSIS: DOCTORS EXPLAIN AFTER KYLE BUSCH’S DEATH<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The markers of sepsis include elevated white blood cell counts, a high or low temperature, and elevated heart and respiratory rates<\/a>, according to Perry. Because of this, a patient with pneumonia is often already technically septic by definition.<\/p>\n

While many people assume a worsening infection means bacteria are multiplying<\/a> uncontrollably, it often has more to do with the body\u2019s internal environment.<\/p>\n

“It is often not the bacteria itself that is causing the specific decline,” Perry said. “In most cases, it is a cascade of inflammatory processes that are set in motion by the infection.”<\/p>\n

When this inflammation spirals out of control, the body moves from having a manageable infection into severe sepsis. This is when otherwise healthy people can rapidly deteriorate.<\/p>\n

SURGE IN WALKING PNEUMONIA AFFECTS THESE HIGH-RISK GROUPS, SAYS DR. MARC SIEGEL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“The concerning thing that can happen with any individual … is that sepsis can then lead<\/a> to low blood pressure, worsening vital signs and organ damage,” Perry said.<\/p>\n

“As multiple organs fail, it becomes very difficult for the medical team to treat and can sometimes lead ultimately to death.”<\/p>\n

It is very unlikely to have pneumonia and not have any symptoms, according to Perry. Early signs can mimic a severe flu, including fevers, chills, a productive cough, and chest or back pain<\/a> in cases where the lung is infected.<\/p>\n

When sepsis begins to take hold, time becomes the most critical factor. “We have known for a number of years that early antibiotic therapy is beneficial in the treatment of sepsis,” Perry said.<\/p>\n

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If you or a loved one are managing an infection at home, the doctor says the following red flags mean you should bypass the clinic and head straight to the emergency room.<\/p>\n

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While cases like Busch’s are tragic, Perry stressed that this shouldn’t cause widespread panic. Most patients with pneumonia do very well with standard oral antibiotics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The NASCAR star’s rapid decline underscores the importance of medical vigilance and “having a primary care physician<\/a> with whom you have a good relationship,” according to the ER doctor.<\/p>\n

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“Monitoring symptoms while having easy access to primary care is a very beneficial and appropriate plan for most patients,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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