What May Increase The Risk Of Sepsis?

Pneumonia

Pneumonia seems to involve the lungs. This condition may cause the air sacs in the lungs to become infected. They may fill with pus or fluid. This may happen in one or both lungs and make it hard for patients to breathe well. Unfortunately, pneumonia may be hard to identify. A patient's symptoms seem to develop over a few days. Common signs appear to include a productive cough, sweating, fever, appetite loss, and chills. Patients may deal with fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting as well. Pneumonia may cause a low body temperature and confusion in some patients. It seems that seniors and individuals with weak immune systems are most at risk of this.

This condition may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Some patients may receive antibiotics, though this may only treat it if it is bacterial pneumonia. If a virus was the cause, patients may need to try rest and fluids. Fever reducers may help too.

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