
What is pneumonia?
- Pneumonia is an infection that affects your lungs
- It makes parts of your lungs swell and fill with pus or other fluids
- This can slow down the air moving in and out of your lungs which can make it harder to breathe.
What causes pneumonia?
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi.
Are there any risks for getting pneumonia?
- Being older
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol regularly
- Having an unhealthy diet
- Having certain medical conditions like diabetes, heart problems or lung disease
- Being sick with a cold or flu.