What is Pneumonia?1
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes the air sacs to fill with fluid or pus.
It can range from mild to life-threatening, especially in:
- Young children
- Older adults
- People with weak immunity
Key Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension1
Chest pain
Low oxygen
Cough with phlegm
Fever and chills
Pneumonia
Key Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Infants may show feeding difficulty or breathing problems.
Nausea or vomiting
Muscle pain
Chest pain
Cough with phlegm
Fever and chills
Low oxygen
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Muscle pain
Infants may show feeding difficulty or breathing problems.
Causes of Pneumonia1
Pneumonia can be caused by:
Bacteria
Viruses (including Covid-19)
Fungi
Risk Factors1
Age under 2 or over 65
Environment
Other medical conditions
Lifestyle habits like smoking cigarettes, using drugs or alcohol
Weak immune system
Complications during Pneumonia 2,3
Prevention of Pneumonia1
Vaccination
Hand Hygiene
Avoid Smoking
Maintain Strong Immunity
Vaccination
Avoid Smoking
Hand Hygiene
Maintain Strong Immunity
References:
- Pneumonia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pnu. Accessed April 15, 2016.
- Goldman L, et al., eds. Overview of pneumonia. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2016. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 18, 2016.
- Schauner S, et al. Community-acquired pneumonia in children: A look at the IDSA guidelines. Journal of Family Practice. 2013;62:9.