WHAT IS PNEUMONIA?

 


Pneumonia

Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

With pneumonia, the air sacs may fill with fluid or pus. The infection can be life-threatening to anyone, but particularly to infants, children and people over 65.

Treatment Options:

* Some types preventable by vaccine

* Treatable by a medical professional

* Requires a medical diagnosis

* Lab tests or imaging always required

* Spreads by airborne droplets

* Short-term: resolves within days to weeks


HOW IT SPREADS

By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).

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