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 ...
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 ...
A pathologist who carried out a post-mortem examination on one of Lucy Letby’s victims found no evidence of air embolism and believed the most likely cause of death was pneumonia, the Thirwall ...
First observed in 2009, this day was established by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia, which launched the “Stop Pneumonia” initiative to prompt coordinated efforts from governments ...
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 began to re-emerge globally last year after remaining largely subdued during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now ...
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 ...
“It is a good idea to get your flu jab every year and to make sure you have the pneumonia vaccine, Covid-19 vaccination and the RSV vaccination if you are eligible,” recommends Whittamore.
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 ...