Pneumonia Kiswahili: Nimonia
From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis. · ICD-10 code J18.9
Usual symptoms
- A cough
- A fever (feeling hot, with chills or sweats)
- Getting short of breath
- Loud snoring
- Coughing up blood
- Breathing fast even at rest
- Chills or shivering
- Chest pain
- Tiredness that rest does not fix
Red ones can be signs of an emergency: get help at once.
Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.
Who to see
- A doctor for the lungs
- A clinic for infections
Risk factors listed
smoking, diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure
Related health checks
Breathing check · Asthma control check · Fever check · Protection check: tests and vaccines
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