Definition of «pneumonia»

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing difficulty breathing and a cough.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with pneumonia based on their symptoms and chest x-ray.
She developed pneumonia after catching a severe cold that lasted for weeks.
The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of pneumonia among patients.
The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia due to weakened immune systems.
The World Health Organization has launched campaigns to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of pneumonia.
The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit due to complications from pneumonia.
She missed several weeks of work due to a severe bout of pneumonia.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial pneumonia infection.
The child received the pneumonia vaccine as part of their routine immunizations.
The patient required oxygen therapy to help improve their lung function during pneumonia recovery.

The bacterium can also be an occasional cause of pneumonia in young kittens. (icatcare.org)
Then my daughter ended up in the hospital with pneumonia for three nights. (policygenius.com)
Be sure to ask for a complete examination including your dog's lungs, chest x-rays and blood work to show signs of pneumonia in dogs or an infection. (doghealthnews.com)
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