Pneumonia is an infection that can cause the lungs to fill with fluid or phlegm. Infectious organisms and various illnesses can lead to pneumonia.

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Pneumonia is an inflammation and infection in the lungs. Caused by a bacterial infection, a parasite, fungus or a virus. The infected lungs start to leak and shed dead cells, all of this ‘junk’ coming off the lungs clogs the air sacs, therefore the lungs can’t get enough oxygen to the blood.

Much like a bad flu, but worse, if you have Pneumonia you may experience a high fever and big cough, usually connected with producing mucus, a fever and chills, headaches, chest pain and fast and shallow breathing, or being short of breath. This along with a loss of appetite and a clammy feel to the skin or excessive sweating, pneumonia is not a comfortable sickness, which may have ramifications that last weeks or sometimes months.

Those most susceptible to pneumonia are smokers and alcoholics, those with a weak immune system, the elderly and those already sick from other viral diseases like the flu.

Pneumonia is very common, and cases range from mild or very serious where you may need to be hospitalized.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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