Pneumonia has long been a leading cause of death, and its threat is now even more significant as a serious COVID-19 complication. When the immune system attacks COVID-19 in the lungs, they can become ...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can cause it. Pneumonia can cause the small air sacs in your lungs, known as alveoli, to fill with fluid. Pneumonia can be a ...

Your doctor says “walking pneumonia” is the diagnosis for the achy, exhausted, yucky feeling you’ve experienced for a few days. But don’t take the finding lightly and head out the door for your ...

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the tissue in the lungs and typically occurs due to an infection. In people ages 65 years and older, pneumonia may become serious due to the higher risk of developing ...

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Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially among school-aged children — including whooping cough and walking pneumonia. According to the Centers for ...

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Hospital mortality rates for pneumonia are much higher under a broader definition of the illness, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers, led by Michael B.