Pneumonia is a serious infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or chemical irritants.
Mild pneumonia can be treated at home with adequate rest, antibiotics and drinking enough fluids. More severe cases of pneumonia require hospital treatment.
It may take some time to recover from pneumonia. Whilst some people feel better and can return to their normal routines in 1 to 2 weeks. For others, it can take a month or longer.
Pneumonia keeps the lungs from getting enough oxygen into the blood.
A chest X-ray is often used to diagnose pneumonia. Symptoms of pneumonia include a cough, difficulty breathing, high temperature, feeling unwell, sweating and shivering.
Causes of pneumonia include viruses that infect your lungs and airways. The influenza virus and the common cold are the most common causes of pneumonia in adults.
Respiratory syncytial virus Is the most common cause of pneumonia in children.
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