Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs caused by bacteria, a virus, or a fungus. It causes inflammation and fluid build-up in the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs. Bacterial and viral ...

Aug. 6, 2024 — An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most of the time, a pneumonia diagnosis made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their ...

Pneumonia is often considered a single illness, but it comes in several forms, each with its causes and health implications. While all types of pneumonia involve an infection in the lungs, the ...

Walking pneumonia, a milder form of lung infection often mistaken for a cold or flu, is increasing in cities like Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air pollution. It primarily affects children and ...

An expert tells PEOPLE how to manage the “highly infectious” form of pneumonia, including antibiotics and a home remedy for coughing Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.

When symptoms like coughing, mild fever, and fatigue appear, it can be difficult to tell whether you’re dealing with a common cold or something more serious, like walking pneumonia. Walking pneumonia, ...

Pneumonia in the elderly can quickly become serious and deadly. On World Pneumonia Day, know the symptoms of this infection that affects one or both lungs, and ways to prevent it. Know the signs of ...

World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about pneumonia, a life-threatening but preventable and treatable respiratory illness. The day emphasises ...

4:08 Understanding the rise of walking pneumonia in young children Doctors say they are seeing a spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, at a time when ...

RICHMOND, Va. — With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, concerns over walking pneumonia are on the rise. Health officials say cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, the bacteria that causes walking ...

The pneumonia shot is a vaccine that helps protect you against pneumococcal disease, or diseases caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. The vaccine can help protect you from ...