Pneumonia: All about its impact and how to prevent it
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus. This leads to symptoms such as a cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Short-term impacts of pneumonia include acute respiratory symptoms and the need for immediate medical intervention to clear the infection. Long-term impacts can be more severe, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
