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Inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) is most often caused by bacteria.
Inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) is most often caused by bacteria. It is characterised by high fever and coughing, and may be accompanied by shortness of breath. Pneumonia should be treated by a doctor.
Lung inflammation is classified as typical and atypical pneumonia (see “Causes and treatment”):
Pneumonia usually heals within 10 to 14 days. Dry coughing can last for a few weeks or months, however.
Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia is often caused by special pathogens (resistant bacterial strains, fungi) and usually triggers more serious diseases.
Pneumonia is most often caused by bacteria, and more seldom also by viruses and fungi. It occurs at all ages, but older people, persons with a weakened immune system, babies and small children are especially at risk.
lung inflammation, pneumonia, fever, pleuritis, embolism, sepsis, coughing, potato poultices, inhalation
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