How do you get pneumonia?

Question

How do you get pneumonia?

Answer 1

It's inflammation of the lungs, and it's either caused by bacteria or a virus.

In other words, running around outside in the rain won't do it. That's just a myth. You can't get bacteria or a virus from the rain, although that *can* weaken your immune system.

Answer 2

You're either old or have aids.

Answer 3

i didnt know before i read this question but i searched the net and found this fab site:

http://www.medicinenet.com/pneumonia/art...

hope it helps

Answer 4

you can get it by standing out in the cold without the proper clothing or you can walk in the cold rain or you can just get from someone who has it

Answer 5

Its a disease or virus. which means you can it during common activities, or your born with it.

Answer 6

Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung.[1] Frequently, it is described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid. The alveoli are microscopic air-filled sacs in the lungs responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. Its cause may also be officially described as idiopathic—that is, unknown—when infectious causes have been excluded.

Typical symptoms associated with pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing. Diagnostic tools include x-rays and examination of the sputum. Treatment depends on the cause of pneumonia; bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics.

Pneumonia is a common illness which occurs in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among the elderly and people who are chronically and terminally ill. Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available. The prognosis depends on the type of pneumonia, the appropriate treatment, any complications, and the person's underlying health

If pneumonia is suspected on the basis of a patient's symptoms and findings from physical examination, further investigations are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Information from a chest X-ray and blood tests are helpful, and sputum cultures in some cases. The chest X-ray is typically used for diagnosis in hospitals and some clinics with X-ray facilities. However, in a community setting (general practice), pneumonia is usually diagnosed based on symptoms and physical examination alone. Diagnosing pneumonia can be difficult in some people, especially those who have other illnesses. Occasionally a chest CT scan or other tests may be needed to distinguish pneumonia from other illnesses.