Pneumonia

What is pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection that irritates and

inflames the air sacs in the lungs. Once
these are inflamed they can also fill with
fluid.
Shannon OBrian Pneumonia
al Internship
How is it spread? Prevention

Coughing Get a flu shot at flu season

Sneezing Wash your hands

Contact with Droplets or Mucous Dont smoke

Usually airborne Have a healthy lifestyle

Symptoms

Sharp pain in the chest

Fever, chills, dehydration, fatigue
Fast breathing, shallow breathing,
shortness of breath
Coughing