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Pneumonia
A condition in which the lungs become inflamed, most commonly caused by infection.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Bacterial pneumonia
Condition
Pneumonitis
Condition
Atypical pneumonia
Condition
Chemical pneumonitis
Condition
Interstitial pneumonia
Condition
Pneumocystis carinii
Condition
Pneumocystis infection
Condition
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Condition
Viral pneumonia
Condition
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Medications
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Medical devices
Other treatments
Tests
Vaccinations
Risk factors
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Family history of Pneumonia
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