Risk factors for pneumonia include cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sickle cell disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, a history of smoking, a poor ability to cough (such as following a stroke), and a weak immune system. The disease may be classified by where it was acquired, such as community- or hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated pneumonia.

Chest X-rays, blood tests, and culture of the sputum may help confirm the diagnosis. Diagnosis is often based on symptoms and physical examination. Identifying the responsible pathogen can be difficult. Pneumonia is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria, and less commonly by other microorganisms. The severity of the condition is variable.

Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. Cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever Ĭystic fibrosis, COPD, sickle cell disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, history of smoking, very young age, older age ĬOPD, asthma, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism Īntibiotics, antivirals, oxygen therapy

Moving cooking fever progress to tablet