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Bookmark or Share- Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicPneumonia is an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Pneumonia causes your lung tissue to swell (inflammation) and can cause fluid or pus in your lungs. Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe than viral pneumonia, which often resolves on its own.
- Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung AssociationPneumonia is an infection that inflames your lungs' air sacs (alveoli). The air sacs may fill up with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as a cough, fever, chills and trouble breathing. What Are the Symptoms of Pneumonia? Pneumonia symptoms can vary from so mild you barely notice them, to so severe that hospitalization is required.
- Pneumonia | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Immunizations can prevent some types of pneumonia. You can also help prevent pneumonia and other respiratory infections by following good hygiene practices. Causes of Pneumonia. Risk Factors for Pneumonia. Management and Prevention Guidelines.
- Pneumonia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTreatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing complications. People who have community-acquired pneumonia usually can be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more.
- Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.
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