Causes of Pneumonia There are various types of germs that can cause pneumonia. However The Five Main causes of Pneumonia Are:
-Bacteria
-Viruses
-Mycoplasmas
-Other infectious agents, like fungi (including pneumocystis)
-Various chemicals
Symptoms of Pneumonia
Symptoms of Pneumonia come suddenly usually following a upper respiratory infection such as a flu or a cold.
Symptoms For Bacterial Pneumonia May Include:
-Coughs that often produce mucus, also known as sputum, from the lungs. The Mucus can be rusty or green or tinged with blood
-Fever, which may be less common in older adults.
-Shaking, and cold chills.
-Fast, often shallow, breathing and the feeling of being short of breath.
-Chest wall pain (which is often made worse by coughing or breathing in).
-Increased speed in heartbeat.
-Feeling overly tired or weak.
-Nausea and vomiting
Viral pneumonia:
The Symptoms of pneumonia that are not caused by bacteria may build up overtime and are usually not as bad or as prominent as the symptoms of bacterial pneumonia. Most people don't even know that they have non-bacterial pneumonia, due to the fact that they don't feel sick. However Symptoms Of Viral Pneumonia May include: