Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. General symptoms include chest pain, fever, cough, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia . Learn about the different types of pneumonia , how they are caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and how they affect the lungs. Find out how to prevent, diagnose, and treat pneumonia with antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Table of Contents What is Pneumonia ? Types of Pneumonia How is Pneumonia Caused ? Pneumonia Symptoms Pneumonia Treatment Pneumonia Prevention Key Points about Pneumonia Pneumonia is a common disease that can have more than 30 different causes and symptoms. It is a highly contagious lung infection characterised by inflammation of air sacs in one or both the lungs. The air sacs get filled with fluid or pus resulting in fever, chills, cough and breathing difficulty. Let us have a look at the ...
