Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs — associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes. Typical symptoms include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing.

Pneumonia

Sepsis Risks: What You Need To Know About Deadly Blood Infection
Plenty of routine infections can lead to sepsis when your body starts to attack the intruder and ends up hitting its own internal organs. And it can be fatal.
UNICEF: Air Pollution Kills 600,000 Small Children Every Year
Ahead of an annual climate change conference, UNICEF reported that air pollution causes or exacerbates disease in small children, and called for action.
Regular Dentist Visits Help You Avoid Pneumonia, New Research Says
Another reason to get your butt to a dentist regularly? It might lower the chances of getting pneumonia, suggests new research.
Who Should Get Pneumonia Vaccine? Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Health Issues Raise Question
The health issues of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump draw attention to the question of who should be vaccinated against pneumonia?
How Long Does It Take To Get Over Pneumonia? Hillary Clinton Recovery Update
Pneumonia can range from mild to life-threatening, and recovery depends on many factors.
Hillary Clinton Health Update: How Walking Pneumonia Will Affect Her Health Long-Term
Hillary Clinton's health is brought back into question after a 'walking pneumonia' diagnosis.
Is Pneumonia Deadly? Hillary Clinton’s Diagnosis Puts Spotlight On Disease
Pneumonia affects the lungs and results in mild to severe illness in people of all ages.
Pneumonia Symptoms: Signs That You’re Infected And What To Do
The disease can become serious in a matter of hours and symptoms may last for months.
Coughing Up Blood: 5 Possible Causes, And What To Do
You coughed up blood; now what? Here are five common explanations for this frightening symptom.
Simple Breath Test Could Detect Pneumonia, Reducing Chances Of Antibiotic Overuse
A simple test could be all physicians need to determine if they need to prescribe antibiotics.

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