Pneumonia is an infection caused by a virus, the symptoms of which are both mild and severe. If severe, pneumonia can be fatal. World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on 12 November to make people aware of it.
World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on 12 November with the aim of spreading awareness about pneumonia disease.
Pneumonia is an infection caused by a virus that infects the lungs. During pneumonia, fluid accumulates in the air sacs, due to problems like cough and phlegm as well as shortness of breath, fever, chills etc.
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If pneumonia is not controlled in time, it can even put a person’s life in danger. World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year to make people aware of this disease.
Causes of pneumonia:
The main cause of pneumonia is bacteria or viruses. These bacteria reach the lungs through the nose and mouth. If the immune system is strong then the body neutralizes these bacteria, but when the immune system is weak, these bacteria dominate and can affect one or both lungs at the same time. Sometimes pneumonia bacteria can also affect other parts of the body.
symptoms of pneumonia:
– Pain in the chest
– nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
– difficulty in breathing
– Fatigue and weakness
– Cough with phlegm etc.
Preventive Measures:
- wash hands regularly with soap and water
- Cover mouth with a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing
- To strengthen the immune system, eat healthy food and do yoga, pranayama and exercise regularly.
- There are some vaccines available to prevent pneumonia and flu, one can avoid this risk by getting them.
- Don’t smoke, it makes your lungs sick. Pneumonia can be dangerous for smokers.
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