Symptoms Of Viral Pneumonia In Adults And Children

Symptoms Of Viral Pneumonia In Adults And Children

br br The symptoms of pneumonia occur when your lungs become inflamed as they try to fight off a viral infection. This inflammation blocks the flow of oxygen and gas exchange in the lungs. br br Early symptoms of pneumonia are a lot like flu symptoms. These include: br br * cough with yellow or green mucus br * fever br * shaking or chills br * fatigue br * sweating br * blueness of the lips br * weakness br br Viral and bacterial pneumonia have similar symptoms, but someone with viral pneumonia may develop additional symptoms. Some of these include: br br * headaches br * feeling more short of breath br * muscle pain br * worsening cough br br Children with viral pneumonia may gradually show symptoms that are less severe. A bluish tint to their skin may be a sign of a lack of oxygen. They may also have a loss of appetite or eat poorly. br br Older adults with pneumonia may experience a lower than normal body temperature, dizziness, and confusion. br br It’s possible for viral pneumonia to quickly develop into a more serious condition, especially if you’re in a high-risk group, such as people with weakened immune systems.


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