pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs, usually brought about by viruses, bacteria or fungi. The bacteria type is the most prevalent among adults. The condition triggers inflammation in the air sacs in the lungs or alveoli. The alveoli are filled with pus or fluid which makes it hard to breathe. Indications […]

Pneumonia involves swelling of the tissues in one or both lungs usually due to an infection. At the end of the breathing tubes in the lungs, there are clusters of small-sized air sacs. If an individual is diagnosed with this condition, the tiny sacs are inflamed and become swollen with fluid. What are common symptoms?