Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a medical condition that affects your lungs. The leading cause of pneumonia is bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Once entering the body, the infection attacks the lungs; it causes illness in lung sacs, called alveoli. It causes difficulty in breathing as alveoli get filled with pus due to viral infection.

People who have a weak immune system are more likely to suffer from pneumonia, especially infants or those above 60.

There are many causes of pneumonia; some of them are listed below

• Bacteria: The most frequent pneumonia-causing bacteria in the US is Streptococcus pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia is an atypical bacteria that could also create a lung infection, but symptoms tend to be milder than other pneumonia types.
• Viruses: Some cold and flu causing bacteria and viruses result in pneumonia. Viral pneumonia is more common in children who are under the age of five. The symptoms of viral pneumonia can be minor to intense.
• Fungi: This type of pneumonia is most frequent in those people who suffer from chronic diseases and having a weak natural defense against infections. The type of fungi that causes it differs and can be found in many places.

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The symptoms of pneumonia can be minor and sometimes intense. It largely depends on the type of chlamydia that causes the medical condition, some of the indications of pneumonia include:

• Chest pain when breathing or coughing
• Persistent cough with phlegm
• Exhaustion
• Fever, perspiration, and colds
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Patients over the age of 65 or some people that have a weakened disease fighting capability might also feel the following symptoms:

• Confusion
• Irregular body temperature