Pneumonia

Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
A major lung infection, pneumonia causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli), which could fill with pus or fluid and cause trouble breathing. The most often occurring bacterial offender among the bacteria, viruses, or fungus is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Often connected to flu or COVID-19, viral pneumonia is also rather common.
Pneumonia can cause high fever, coughing with phlegm, chest discomfort, chills, dyspnoea, and tiredness, among other more mild symptoms. Particularly in young children, elderly people, and those with compromised immune systems, severe cases can cause problems including sepsis or respiratory failure.
Clinical symptoms, chest X-rays, and laboratory investigations guide diagnosis. The management of viral pneumonia involves supportive care and antiviral drugs if necessary, whereas bacterial pneumonia necessitates the use of antibiotics.
Good cleanliness, avoiding smoking, immunising against pneumococcal bacteria and influenza, and maintaining a robust immune system through a balanced diet and consistent exercise constitute preventive actions.
Effective management of pneumonia depends mostly on early identification and quick treatment. Appropriate care and preventative plans can greatly reduce severe complications.