It is an infection which can occur in one or both the lungs. It is contagious and can spread from an infected individual to a healthy individual either by bacteria or virus. Fungal Pneumonia does not spread from one person to another

1. FACTS ABOUT PNEUMONIA
It is an infection which can occur in one or both the lungs. It is contagious and can
spread from an infected individual to a healthy individual either by bacteria or virus.
Fungal Pneumonia does not spread from one person to another.
Anyone can get Pneumonia while some individuals are at greater risk of getting it.
The most common symptoms are fever, chills, cough, loss of appetite, Chest pain,
rapid breathing & body weakness. Polluted air can definitely trigger pneumonia
symptoms.
Deadly fact about Pneumonia
The symptoms mentioned above if not treated well on time may lead to serious
development of respiratory complications such as pleural effusion, sepsis,
respiratory failure, lung abscess etc. Geriatric people and young children who have
weak immune system are likely to have such complications.
Population who has a high risk of getting pneumonia are –
1) Pregnant females
2) Cancer patients
3) People suffering from chronic heart, kidney and liver diseases
4) Infants up to 2 years of age
5) Patients on ventilators
6) Mine workers
7) Smokers and alcoholics
8) Mental disorder patients such as Dementia, Parkinson’s disease etc.
Effect of vaccination on Pneumonia
Vaccination can certainly help in preventing flu which is the main cause of
pneumonia. Getting its vaccination annually can certainly help in preventing its
occurrence but does not surely guarantee it.
Children under the age of 5 years get vaccination for pneumococcal pneumonia. It is
mandatory for them.
Keeping yourself fit, having a healthy diet and a good daily routine can also help in
building a strong immune system to fight against pneumonia. Proper washing of
hands, exercising, getting good sleep, avoiding smoking and alcohol are some of the
key things to stop its occurrence.