Kids' Coughs and Colds: What Works and What to Skip - Consumer Reports
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Kids' Coughs and Colds: What Works and What to Skip Consumer ReportsCommunity-Acquired Pneumonia: Symptoms and Treatment - Verywell Health
There are several ways that you can develop pneumonia ranging from inhaling toxic substances in the workplace to unknowingly being infected by a bacteria in the hospital. Any lung infection acquired outside of the hospital setting is considered community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Viruses and certain bacteria such as streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), haemophilus influenzae, and atypical bacteria—like chlamydia pneumoniae, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella species—are among the most common culprits of CAP. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prognosis for community-acquired pneumonia. Mongkol Chuewong / Getty Images Symptoms The clinical presentation of CAP varies wildly depending on the range. For example: Mild pneumonia is characterized by fever and a productive cough. Severe pneumonia is characterized by difficulty breathing and sepsis. Symptoms of CAP often develop quickly and are ac...
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