PNEUMONIA

By Yusuf Butt
 HOW DOES
PNEUMONIA
AFFECT THE
LUNGS?
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs – it can be caused

by bacteria, viruses and fungi.

The infection will cause the alveoli to become inflamed

and to fill with fluid or pus.

This will make it hard for the oxygen to enter the alveoli
and thus enter the bloodstream.
SYMPTOMS OF
PNEUMONIA -
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Cough producing a greenish, yellow or bloody mucus,

Fever,

Sweating,

Shaking chills,

Shortness of breath,

Rapid and shallow breathing,

Chest pains,

Loss of appetite,

Low energy,

Fatigue
 RISK FACTORS
OF PNEUMONIA
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You are more likely to get pneumonia if
you have:
• Asthma,
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• Heart Disease,
• Smoking,
• Obesity,
• A weak immune system.
 COVID-19 +
PNEUMONIA


Recent reports provided by

Viruses are the most common
Viruses that cause colds and
cause of pneumonia in
the flu can cause pneumonia.
children.
several hospitals across the
world show that COVID-19
in its fatal stages, can cause
pneumonia.