Top Pneumonia symptoms to watch out for

Author: Dnpnewsdesk Date: 26/11/2023

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Chest Discomfort

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One of the most typical symptoms of pneumonia is chest pain. You  may feel piercing or stab-like chest pains.

Chills

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Pneumonia may be indicated by chills. The chills are called rigours if they also make you tremble. Notably, chills are more common in cases of viral pneumonia.

Cough

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There are two types of coughs: dry and chesty, producing sputum. Phlegm, or thick mucus from your lungs, is called sputum.

Fever

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Fever can occur in people with pneumonia, but it's more typical in viral pneumonia cases. However, it is also possible for the illness to cause no fever.

Shortness of Breath

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It's possible that pneumonia will make breathing difficult for you. You might not be able to provide your blood with enough oxygen if the infection is impairing your ability to breathe

Sweaty or Clammy Skin

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You may experience excessive perspiration or clammy skin as your body attempts to heal itself of an infection, such as pneumonia. Even those suffering from aspiration pneumonia may perspire excessively.