What is Pneumonia?
It looks like you meant **"pneumonia"** — here's a quick overview:
### **What is Pneumonia?**
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the **air sacs in one or both lungs**. The air sacs may fill with **fluid or pus**, causing symptoms like:
- **Cough** (with phlegm or pus)
- **Fever**
- **Chills**
- **Difficulty breathing**
- **Chest pain** when breathing or coughing
- **Fatigue**
### **Causes**
Pneumonia can be caused by:
- **Bacteria** (like *Streptococcus pneumoniae*)
- **Viruses** (like influenza or COVID-19)
- **Fungi**
- **Inhalation of harmful substances** (chemical pneumonia)
### **Risk Factors**
- Age (especially infants and elderly)
- Chronic diseases (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
- Weakened immune systems
- Smoking
- Hospitalization (especially in ICU or on ventilators)
### **Treatment**
Depends on the cause:
- **Bacterial pneumonia**: antibiotics
- **Viral pneumonia**: supportive care, sometimes antivirals
- **Fungal pneumonia**: antifungal medications
- **Oxygen therapy** or hospitalization for severe cases
### **Prevention**
- **Vaccination** (e.g., pneumococcal vaccine, flu shot)
- **Good hygiene**
- **Healthy lifestyle**
- **Avoid smoking**
Let me know if you want info for a specific type (like COVID-related, walking pneumonia, etc.) or help translating this to another language.
