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Daily Mirror
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Malvika Padin

Urgent warning over pneumonia this winter - symptoms you shouldn't ignore

New research has revealed that more people die from pneumonia in the UK than anywhere else in Europe.

Pneumonia is a swelling of the tissue in one or both lungs that's often caused by a bacterial infection or virus, according to the NHS.

With chilly winter temperatures setting in, the risk of pneumonia increases as well, with theelderly being most at risk but all age groups being equally susceptible.

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