Month: September 2017
Pneumonia symptoms

Bacterial pneumonia: symptoms, causes and treatment

What is bacterial pneumonia? Pneumonia is a common lung infection where the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed. These sacs can also become filled with fluid, pus, and cellular debris. It can be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria. This article is about pneumonia caused by bacteria. Bacterial pneumonia may involve only a small […]
Pneumonia symptoms

Pneumonia: symptoms, causes and treatments

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with a range of possible causes. It can be a serious and potentially fatal illness. It normally starts with a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. The lungs become inflamed and the tiny air sacs, or alveoli, inside the lungs fill with fluid. Pneumonia can occur in young and […]