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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Pneumonia?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can occur in one or both of the lungs. It is a severe form of infection and can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. In pneumonia, the lungs are filled with pus and fluid 1<\/a><\/sup>. People of all age groups can contract pneumonia, but children aged four years and below, along with the elderly, are more prone to pneumonia 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you feel like you might have pneumonia, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. A severe type of pneumonia may require hospitalisation. You will need diagnostic tests to confirm whether you have pneumonia 3<\/a><\/sup>. Based on the diagnosis, your doctor will prescribe a treatment 3<\/a><\/sup>.^{<\/sup>However, there are some remedies that you can follow to get relief from the symptoms of pneumonia, but these remedies should be used as supportive therapy and not as a stand-alone treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>What Causes Pneumonia?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPneumonia can be caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Bacterial pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia. You might develop bacterial pneumonia after you have contracted viral infections like flu or cold. Viral pneumonia is mostly mild and gets corrected on its own after a few weeks. But sometimes, it can be serious enough to require hospitalization. Fungal pneumonia is often seen in people with a weakened immune system or people with long-term medical conditions 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The causes of bacterial pneumonia are<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Streptococcus pneumoniae\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chlamydia pneumoniae\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mycoplasma pneumoniae\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Haemophilus influenzae\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Legionella pneumophila <\/em>(this kind of pneumonia is also known as Legionnaires\u2019 disease)3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The causes of viral pneumonia are<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Virus of common cold and flu\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Respiratory syncytial virus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The causes of fungal pneumonia are<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pneumocystis pneumonia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Histoplasmosis\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Coccidioidomycosis (causes valley fever)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cryptococcus 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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If you are pregnant and develop pneumonia, consulting a physician is very critical as it may harm the fetus and the mother as it reduces the flow of oxygen and may be a cause of premature birth.<\/p>\nDr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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