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2. The Unexpected Sign of Pneumonia Most People Miss ... - AOL

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   Since pneumonia can take a dangerous turn, it's important to know the earliest signs of it. Dr. Zweig says that, typically, pneumonia starts as a regular viral upper respiratory infection.

3. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   [24] [139] In the elderly or people with other lung problems, recovery may take more than 12 weeks. In persons requiring hospitalization, mortality may be as high as 10%, and in those requiring intensive care it may reach 30–50%. [24] Pneumonia is the most common hospital-acquired infection that causes death. [29]

4. Pneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids ...

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   It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and its symptoms can range from mild—cough with or without mucus, fever, and chills—to serious, like trouble breathing.

5. Pneumococcal pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   It is the most common bacterial pneumonia found in adults, the most common type of community-acquired pneumonia, and one of the common types of pneumococcal infection. The estimated number of Americans with pneumococcal pneumonia is 900,000 annually, with almost 400,000 cases hospitalized and fatalities accounting for 5-7% of these cases. [2]

6. Community-acquired pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Carbon dioxide over 50 mmHg or pH under 7.35 while breathing room air; Hematocrit under 30 percent; Creatinine over 1.2 mg/dl or blood urea nitrogen over 20 mg/dl; White-blood-cell count under 4 × 10^9/L or over 30 × 10^9/L; Neutrophil count under 1 x 10^9/L; X-ray findings indicating hospitalization include: Involvement of more than one lobe ...

7. Cases of Atypical Pneumonia — Also Known as ‘Walking ...

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   The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced an increase in pediatric cases of “walking pneumonia” A spike happens “every couple of years,” Dr. Matthew Isaac Harris, pediatric emergency ...