\n- Age extremes (Younger children or elderly)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A weakened immune system\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, chronic liver disease, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Living in crowded settings\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smoking\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Excessive alcohol consumption\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You may pose an increased risk of developing specific types of atypical pneumonia if you are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n