Clear and practical guidance on symptoms contagiousness walking pneumonia treatment and recovery times
Pneumonia inflames lung air sacs makes breathing harder and reduces oxygen It can worsen quickly Early diagnosis and treatment support safe recovery
Cough with mucus fever chills shortness of breath chest pain on deep breaths fatigue and fast breathing In older adults sweating clammy skin and confusion are warning signs
Viral bacterial and mycoplasma forms spread via droplets Chemical and aspiration types are not contagious
Dry cough mild fever fatigue Daily life continues yet medical evaluation is important
Common in youth gradual onset Dry cough mild fever throat or ear pain Treatment is rest fluids and targeted antibiotics
Close contact shared surfaces cough or sneeze droplets shared cups and face touching increase risk
Antibiotics for bacterial supportive care for viral antivirals when indicated Cough and fever control hydration nebulizer oxygen if severe
Bronchitis affects bronchi usually mild Pneumonia affects alveoli may include fever and chest pain Diagnosis uses clinical exam and chest X rays