Pneumonia Symptoms

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.

Pneumonia causes the alveoli (air sacs) to become inflamed and fill with fluid.

This can lead to a number of symptoms listed below.

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Pneumonia Symptoms

Symptoms of pneumonia may include:

• Cough

  • May be productive (produces phlegm)

• Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

• Fast breathing (tachypnea - increased respiratory rate)

• Fever

• Chest pain

  • May be worse with coughing or taking a deep breath (pleuritic)

• Fatigue

• Confusion (especially the elderly)

• Increased heart rate (tachycardia)

• Decreased appetite

• Bluish skin, lips, etc. (cyanosis)

• Headache

• Body aches

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