WHAT TO DO IF I GET

PNEUMONIA?

If you develop symptoms of

pneumonia, you should visit your GET A
doctor as soon as possible. The
doctor will perform a physical
PNEUMONI
examination and do either a
urine test or an x-ray to make an
accurate diagnosis. Then, the
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doctor will prescribe the
appropriate treatment, which E
usually consists of antibiotics to
kill the bacteria causing the
CONCLUSIÓN infection, and rest and fluids to
help fight the infection.

It is concluded that pneumonia

is a serious infection that can
have severe complications if not
treated in time. Therefore, it is
important to recognize the

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symptoms and seek timely
treatment to prevent serious
complications. Additionally,
there are general prevention
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AVOID

measures, such as getting GOOD

vaccinated against the flu,
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frequently washing hands, and
avoiding smoking to help Hygiene
prevent getting infected.
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Additionally, if proper treatment is
not started, serious complications
Pneumonia is an infection in the like severe pneumonia or even Additionally, doctors
lungs that can be caused by death can occur. recommend staying up-to-date
bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can with recommended vaccinations
affect one side or both sides of to reduce the risk of infection.
the lungs. If infected with a virus
or bacteria, a doctor usually
diagnoses pneumonia and
provides appropriate treatment.

PREVENTION WHAT CAUSES IT?

SYMPTOMS
Pneumonia can be caused by
There are many ways to bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
prevent pneumonia. These
include getting vaccinated
against the flu and tetanus,
frequently washing hands,
avoiding smoking and anti-
inflammatory medications,
and reducing contact with The most commonly responsible
The symptoms of pneumonia sick people. bacteria for pneumonia is
include coughing up green or Streptococcus pneumoniae, also
yellow mucus, difficulty known as “pneumococcus,” and
breathing, fatigue, chills, and the most common viruses are
headache and body aches, influenza viruses and Respiratory
among others. Syncytial Virus (RSV).