10 Pneumonia Symptoms to Be Aware Of

7. Bluish Skin

In severe pneumonia cases, certain areas of skin may begin to turn blue. Usually, the lips or fingertips first become discolored.

This is a sign of a medical emergency — it indicates a severe lack of oxygen supply in the blood and that the infection has begun to interfere with vital bodily functions.

If not treated, the results could be fatal. When pneumonia occurs in infants, this risk is increased. Babies with pneumonia must be carefully observed for this symptom.