This is an infection in the lungs that leads to inflammation and fluid build up
What is pneumonia?
This is the main finding for the diagnosis of pneumonia
What is severe mucus build up in the lungs?
This symptom can make you feel really tired or weak physically and/or mentally
What is fatigue?
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. can do this
What is cause pneumonia?
Quitting this can decrease your risk of developing pneumonia
What is smoking?
This is what pneumonia thrives on
What is a weakened immune system?
This lung sound indicates pneumonia
What is crackling/bubbling?
This is the main symptom of pneumonia
What is a productive cough?
These illnesses are the most common causes of viral pneumonia in adults
What are the flu and common cold?
This is the best and easiest way to prevent infection
What is handwashing?
Untreated pneumonia can lead to many health problems which often results in this
What is hospitalization?
This sign can cause you to shiver, feel weak, and/or sweat
What is fever?
This symptom can cause you to feel like you cannot take a deep breath or that you need to breath more quickly
What is shortness of breath?
Doing this can keep your immune system strong
What is exercising and eating a healthy diet?
This is the worst complication of untreated pneumonia
What is death?
This symptom may result in poor attention span, difficulty following a conversation, and/or short-term memory problems
What is confusion?
These can help prevent some types of pneumonia
What are vaccines?
This symptom involves a sharp or stabbing pain when breathing deeply or coughing
What is chest pain?
What are breathing exercises?