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Pneumonia

Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
  • Some types preventable by vaccine
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging always required
  • Spreads by airborne droplets
  • Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
With pneumonia, the air sacs may fill with fluid or pus. The infection can be life-threatening to anyone, particularly infants, children, and people over 65 with underlying lung disease who receive immunosuppressive therapy.
Symptoms include a cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills and difficulty breathing.
Antibiotics can treat many forms of pneumonia. Some forms of pneumonia can be prevented by vaccines.
Very common: More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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