Know Pneumonia Disease, Causes and Treatment Methods
POSBELITUNG.CO – Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs.
The causes of pneumonia, among others, are caused by germs, bacteria, viruses and fungi.
However, pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling liquids or chemicals that are harmful to the body.
Reported by Tribunnews.com from healthline.com, pneumonia causes inflammation in the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli.
The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe
Most types of pneumonia are contagious.
For pneumonia that comes from viruses and bacteria it can be spread to other people through inhalation of airborne droplets from sneezing or coughing.
However, pneumonia, which is caused by environmental fungi, does not spread from person to person.
Anyone can get pneumonia, but certain people are at a higher risk.
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