Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs (alveoli) in your lung, causing lungs to fill with pus or fluid, leading to breathing difficulty. Anyone can get pneumonia, but infants younger than 2 years and people older than 65 years are at higher risk. That’s because the immune systems of both age groups are usually not strong enough.
The most common signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:
- Chest Pain While Breathing or Coughing
- Cough with Phlegm or Mucus
- Fever, Sweating & Chills
- Fatigue
- Loss of Appetite
- Shortness of Breath
Besides age factors, people can increase their chances for getting pneumonia with lifestyle habits, such as smoking cigarettes or drinking too much alcohol. Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid is one of the leading pulmonologists in Siliguri, treating people with lung issues for many years. If you have a cough or fever with shortness of breathing, schedule an appointment with your doctor early.
Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid
Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care in SiliguriMBBS (North Bengal Medical College),
MD Respiratory Medicine (Sardar Patel Medical College)
DAA (Asthma & Allergy) University of Colorado, USA
