PNEUMONIA

WHAT IS PNEUMONIA?

• Pneumonia is an infection that cause fluids or pus to fill the air sacs in your lungs.
• Pneumonia can be mild or life threatening.
• If can be caused by germs or viruses in the air we breathe.
• It is more dangerous to young children, people over 65, or people with health issues

SYMPTOMS

• Chest pain when you breathe or cough
• Confusion or changes in metal awareness
• Cough
• Lower then usual body temperature
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Sweating
• Shakeing
• Diarrhea
• Shortness of breath

CAUSES

• Pneumonia is caused by germs and viruses in the air when you breathe.
• Your body usually avoids these germs but sometimes the germs overpower your lungs and take over even when you are healthy.
• The flu is also a common cause

HOW TO AVOID IT

• Try to prevent the flu, you can do this by getting vaccinated.
• Children younger then five and adults older then 65 should try to get vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia which is a common form of bacterial pneumatic.

CAN THIS DISEASE BE TREATED?

• Yes, it can be treated by vaccines, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy