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Pneumonia is the inflammation and the consolidation of the lung tissue
due to infection, inhalation of foreign particles, or irradiation may cause
pneumonia. Most common cause of pneumonia in particular species of
Streptococcus and Mycoplasma are bacteria, But viruses and fungi can also
become a reason for the disease. Viruses play a common part in weakening the
lung, inviting secondary pneumonia caused by the bacteria. Hospitalized persons
with reduced resistance to
infection, may develop Fungal pneumonia very rapidly
because of impaired immunity,. Contaminated dusts, when inhaled by previously
healthy individuals, can sometimes cause fungal lung diseases. Symptoms:
The
initial infection headaches and a run-down feeling increase to feverishness,
muscle pain, and sore throat kinds of
symptoms appear about three weeks after. Coughing becomes the major concern as
the disease progresses. Flecks of blood can be found during the sputum
discharge. Severe coughing may results in the tenderness of the trachea
(windpipe) and chest pain. The illness may be severe, but recovery can occur in
a few weeks with the help of antibiotic drugs.
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