Overview
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in 1 or both lungs. Pneumonia can be life-threatening to infants, children, and people over 65.
Symptoms
The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.
Treatments
Antibiotics and antiviral medications can treat many forms of pneumonia.
Last Updated: June 13th, 2017
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