Pneumonia: risks and treatment

coronavirus

Source: AAP

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. Who is more at risk, what are the preventative measures and how is it treated?


In this interview, Dr Wael Aboulhosn warns that Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening,  He says that it is most serious for infants and young children, people older than age 65, and people with health problems or weakened immune systems.

 

 


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