Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
An individual with pneumonia experiences inflammation in the air sacs of one or both lungs. Fluids and pus (purulent material) may fill the air sacs, leading to breathing difficulties, fever, chills, and a cough that produces pus or phlegm. In addition to bacteria, viruses, and fungi, pneumonia can be caused by several different species. Types … Read more