Pneumonia is a serious disease caused by infection in the lungs. When a person is already battling another disease, pneumonia becomes more severe.

Pneumonia Risk: Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungus. It can cause inflammation in the tissues of the lungs. In this disease, there may be fluid or pus in the lungs. It is of two types - bacterial and viral. Bacterial pneumonia is more serious. Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs. This disease becomes more serious when a person is already fighting another disease. Let's know its dangers...

Who is most at risk from pneumonia?

Pneumonia can occur at any age, but small children and the elderly are at the greatest risk. The main reason for this is weak immunity. The immune system of small children is not fully developed, while in the elderly it becomes weak with age. When someone is already suffering from some disease, pneumonia becomes more dangerous, because his immunity is already weak.

In these conditions, pneumonia can occur quickly

1. If someone has any lung or heart-related disease.

2. Neurological condition or difficulty in swallowing anything.

3. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke

4. Have been admitted to the hospital for a long time, especially in ICU or on a ventilator.

5. Smokers

6. Pregnant women

Symptoms of pneumonia

mucus coming out with cough

Difficulty in breathing

Fever

Feeling cold

Severe pain in the chest when breathing or coughing

Loss of appetite

Fatigue after walking a little

Vomiting or nausea with cough

If you are already sick then there is a risk of pneumonia

1. Lung damage

Pneumonia can damage the lungs, which can cause difficulty in breathing. Especially those people who are already fighting some other disease can have more problems. Such people should be careful.

2. Sepsis

Pneumonia can cause sepsis, which is an infection in the blood. It can lead to many complications. If someone is already suffering from some disease and gets sepsis, then the risk can increase.

3. Life can be lost

Pneumonia can also be fatal. This disease can also cause death, especially when a person is already suffering from some other disease. Such people should avoid any kind of negligence and seek help from a doctor.

What to do to avoid pneumonia

Get vaccinated against pneumonia

wash hands regularly

Stop smoking

Eat a healthy diet

Exercise regularly

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.

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