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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and can even be deadly. The severity depends on the type of... |
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Symptoms
The main symptoms of pneumonia are: Cough with greenish or yellow mucus; bloody sputum happens on occasion; Fever wit...
Causes
Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people each year in the United States. Bacterial pneumonias te...
Tests
If you have pneumonia, you may be working hard to breathe, or may be breathing fast. Crackles are heard when listenin...
Treatments
If the cause is bacterial, the doctor will try to cure the infection with antibiotics. If the cause is viral, typical...
Complications
Empyema or lung abscesses are infrequent, but serious, complications of pneumonia. They occur when pockets of pus for...
Prevention
Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, going to the bathroom, diapering, and before eating o...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if you have: Worsening respiratory symptoms; Shortness of breath, shaking chills, or persistent feve...
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