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3. Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a bacterial infection that causes the lungs—either one or both—to become inflamed. Depending on the severity, the air sacs may fill with fluid, making breathing difficult. Other symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, chills, cough, and shortness of breath. A variety of pathogens can cause pneumonia including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. In the case of bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics are the drug of choice. Other medications such as analgesics can help relieve fever and discomfort.

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