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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different agents and under different circumstances. Community-based pneumonia--the most common form of the disease--is acquired by interacting with others during the course of daily life.… More »
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Alternate Name(s): Pneumonitis; Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ... The main symptoms of pneumonia are: Cough with greenish or yellow mucus; bloody sputum happens on occasion Fever with shaking chills Sharp or stabbing chest pain worsened by deep breathing or coughing Rapid, shallow breathing Shortness of ...
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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. ... Diagnosis/Symptoms...
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Pneumonia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this serious respiratory infection. ... Pneumonia symptoms can vary greatly, depending on any underlying conditions you may have and the type of organism causing the infection. Pneumonia often mimics the flu, beginning with a cough and a fever,
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Pneumonia symptoms caused by bacteria in otherwise healthy people younger than 65 usually come on suddenly. Symptoms of pneumonia often start during or after an upper respiratory infection, such as influenza or a cold. ... Symptoms of pneumonia not caused by bacteria (nonbacterial) include fever, cough, shortness of breath,
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www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-symptoms
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Learn pneumonia symptoms, causes, treatment, signs, diagnosis and types: viral and bacterial (Pneumocystis carinii, Klebsiella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pneumoniae). ... What are pneumonia symptoms and signs?
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www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/article.htm
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Symptoms of Atypical Pneumonia ... General Symptoms. The symptoms of some bacterial pneumonias, such as pneumococcal pneumonia, develop very quickly and typically include: ... Emergency Symptoms. Symptoms of pneumonia indicating a medical emergency include the following:
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