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Pneumonia
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with
fluid.

Very common

More than 10 million cases per year (India)

Some types preventable by vaccine
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Spreads by airborne droplets
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
With pneumonia, the air sacs may fill with fluid or pus. The infection can
be life-threatening to infants, children, and people over 65.
Symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills and difficulty
breathing.

Antibiotics can treat many forms of pneumonia. Some forms of pneumonia

can be prevented by vaccines.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

How it spreads

By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).

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Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis

Symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills and difficulty
breathing.

People may experience:

Pain types: can be sharp in the chest

Cough: can be chronic, dry, with phlegm, mild, or severe

Whole body: chills, dehydration, fatigue, fever, malaise, clammy skin, or

sweating
Respiratory: fast breathing, shallow breathing, or shortness of breath

Also common: fast heart rate

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.

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