Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi cause it. The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, which are called alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe.

Signs and Symptoms

Individuals with pneumonia may experience the following symptoms:

Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe

• chills (Moderate)
• fatigue (Moderate)
• cough (Moderate)
• high fever (Severe)
• breathlessness (Moderate)
• sweating (Moderate)
• malaise (Severe)
• phlegm (Severe)
• chest pain (Severe)
• fast heart rate (Severe)
• rusty sputum (Moderate)

Management and Self-Care

Recommended measures for managing pneumonia include:

• consult doctor
• medication
• rest
• follow up