PNEUMONIA is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection.
This includes Covid, flu and RSV.
The most common symptoms include:
A cough – you may cough up yellow or green mucus (phlegm)
Shortness of breath
A high temperature
Chest pain
An aching body
Feeling very tired
Loss of appetite
Making wheezing noises when you breathe – babies may also make grunting noises
Feeling confused – this is common in older people
Most people get better in two to four weeks, but babies, older people, and those with heart or lung conditions are at risk of becoming seriously ill and requiring hospital treatment.
If you have pneumonia, you should:
Rest until you feel better
Avoid contact with other people
Drink plenty of fluids
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to provide pain relief or a fever
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough
Dispose of used tissues quickly
Wash your hands regularly with water and soap
Source: NHS
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Publish date : 2023-12-01 08:00:00
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