Pneumonia
Pneumonia — A condition caused by bacterial or viral infection that is characterized by inflammation of the lungs and fluid within the air passages. Pneumonia is often an underlying cause of pleurisy. Referred pain — The presence of pain in an area other than where it originates. Phlegm symptoms can be caused by various viral and bacterial infections including: Acute bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes usually caused by a viral infection or sometimes a bacterial infection). Common cold (viral infection). Croup (laryngotracheitis, inflammation of the voice box and windpipe usually caused by a virus). 1 Pneumonia is inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection. 2  Pneumonia may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. 3  The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. 4  Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include. 5  fever, 6  chills, 7  cough, 8  shortness of breath, 9  fatigue. Pneumonia (lung inflammation, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection). Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses usually due to a viral, bacterial or fungal infection). Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils often caused by an infection). Tuberculosis (serious infection affecting the lungs and other organs). Inflammation of the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but sometimes is caused by cancer, drug allergies, or inflammatory diseases. Pneumonia facts. 1  Pneumonia is inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection. 2  Pneumonia may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. 3  The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae. 4  Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include. 5  fever, 6  chills, 7  cough, 8  shortness of breath, 9  fatigue. 10  Community-
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an inflammation of the lungs commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection