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What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a lung infection that makes air sacs fill with fluid. This causes breathing problems, cough, and other symptoms.
Common Symptoms
- Cough with mucus
- Fever and chills
- Hard time breathing
- Chest pain
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Confusion (in older adults)
Main Causes
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Chemical exposure
- Smoke inhalation
Risk Groups
- Children under 5
- Adults over 65
- Smokers
- People with weak immune systems
- Those with other health issues
Treatment Options
- Medicine
- Antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia
- Antiviral drugs for viral cases
- Pain relief medication
- Cough medicine
- Home Care
- Rest
- Lots of fluids
- Proper nutrition
- Good air quality
Prevention Steps
- Get vaccinated
- Wash hands often
- Don’t smoke
- Stay healthy
- Get enough sleep
How AI Doctors Help
- Quick Diagnosis
- X-ray analysis in minutes
- Pattern recognition
- Early warning signs
- Fast results
- Treatment Support
- Medicine recommendations
- Recovery tracking
- Side effect warnings
- Progress checks
- 24/7 Monitoring
- Symptom tracking
- Alert systems
- Quick responses
- Regular updates
- Patient Benefits
- Fast access to care
- Lower costs
- Better outcomes
- Easy follow-up
When to See a Doctor
- Trouble breathing
- High fever
- Severe chest pain
- Coughing blood
- Feeling worse after improving
Recovery Tips
- Take all prescribed medicine
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink water regularly
- Follow up with doctors
- Monitor symptoms
AI Doctor Apps
- Online symptom checks
- Virtual consultations
- Medicine reminders
- Progress tracking
- Emergency alerts
Contact emergency services if symptoms get worse quickly or breathing becomes very difficult.
This information doesn’t replace medical advice. Always check with your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.