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Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections . These include bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
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Symptoms
Pneumonia is suspected in any patient who has fever, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and increased respiratio...
Causes
The list of organisms that can cause pneumonia is very large, and includes nearly every class of infectious organism:...
Tests
For the most part, diagnosis is based on the patient's report of symptoms, combined with examination of the chest. Li...
Treatments
Pneumonia is a potentially serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. Patients should contact their do...
Supplements
Over-the-counter herbal preparations such as glycerol guaiacolate can help clear the lungs of phlegm and speed up the...
Prevention
Because many bacterial pneumonias occur in patients who are first infected with the influenza virus, yearly vaccinati...
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