Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is often caused by bacteria and can lead to death. Symptoms include fever, chills, chest pain, coughing phlegm, and shortness of breath. Treatments can last up to 3 months to clear the infection from the lungs.

1. Pneumonia
Immunology

2. Normal lung function

3. Overview
What is it? Infection of the lungs
Caused by
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
Bacteria (most often)
Numbers:
5.6 million in U.S. Each Year
60,000 deaths

4. Symptoms
Temperature up to 105°
Excessive sweating
Sudden, severe chills
Chest pain
Phlegm cough
Shortness of breath
Nails and lips turn blue

5. Treatments Up to 3 months