Pneumonia symptoms include chest pain, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, and fatigue. Complications can include lung abscesses, bacteria in the bloodstream, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Treatment varies depending on the type of pneumonia, and prevention includes washing hands regularly, eating healthy, exercising, and quitting smoking. Older people and smokers are at higher risk […]
Pneumonia complications include lung infection, sepsis, breathing difficulties, abscesses, and fluid buildup. Older adults and those with health conditions are at higher risk. Infection can spread and cause serious problems, and excessive fluid can make breathing difficult. Abscesses and heart failure are also possible complications. The most common complications of pneumonia are infection of the […]
Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the lungs, which can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, body aches and shortness of breath. Diagnosis involves a stethoscope and chest x-ray. Antibiotics are effective for bacterial pneumonia, but viral infections require rest and fluids. Prevention is key to combatting antibiotic-resistant strains. The […]
