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Alternate Name(s): Pneumonitis; Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ... Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people each year in the United States. ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000145.htm#Definition
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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at risk are older than 65 or younger than 2 years of age, or already have health problems.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html
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Pneumonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. Frequently, it is described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid (consolidation and exudation). The al...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. ... What is pneumonia?
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www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-topic-overview
www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-topic-overview
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Learn pneumonia symptoms, causes, treatment, signs, diagnosis and types: viral and bacterial (Pneumocystis carinii, Klebsiella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pneumoniae). ... Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one-third of...
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www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/article.htm
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Pneumonia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this serious respiratory infection. ... Pneumonia is an inflammation of your lungs, usually caused by infection. Bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is a particular concern if you're older than 65 or have a...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumonia/DS00135
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumonia/DS00135
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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung tissue affecting one or both sides of the chest that often occurs as a result of an infection. Infection can be caused by a lot of different micro-organisms – viruses (eg respiratory syncytial virus), bacteria, fungi (eg histoplasmosis) and parasites. ... What is pneumonia?
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pneumonia.htm
www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pneumonia.htm
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