Pneumonia

This severe lung infection is a form of pneumonia. It's more common in older adults. It's more common in smokers, and in people who have a weakened immune system.

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. When you get it after surgery, we call it "postoperative pneumonia." It can be especially hard to fight off pneumonia when your body is healing from surgery. It can make your hospital stay much longer than expected. For some patients, it can be deadly.

Watch this video to learn the importance of an early diagnosis for pneumonia and some of the tools your doctor may use to confirm your diagnosis.

Watch this video to learn the most common methods used to treat pneumonia and how each one helps you recover quickly.

Pneumonia is a common infection of the lungs. It can be serious, and it can cause you to be hospitalized. The options used to treat you will depend on your age, your overall health and the severity of your infection.

Watch this video to learn about the different tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat complicated cases of pneumonia.

Watch this video to identify key daily steps and healthy habits to support recovery and reduce the risk of reinfection after pneumonia.

Watch this video to learn simple steps you can take at home to heal and feel better after pneumonia.

If you have recently recovered from a bout of pneumonia, you can take a few simple steps to reduce your chances of getting it again.

Recovering from a bout of pneumonia can be difficult. Your recovery may take days or several weeks depending on your age, your overall health and the seriousness of your infection. Follow these few simple guidelines to regain your health as quickly as possible.

This is a serious infection of the lungs. It's caused by a fungus called "Pneumocystis jirovecii." If you're healthy, you may have this fungus in your lungs and not even know it. But if you have a weakened immune system, it makes you very sick. It can be deadly.

People on breathing machines, called ventilators, have an increased risk of developing pneumonia. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is caused by germs that enter the lungs when a person is on a breathing machine.

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Many cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria or viruses. Read on to learn more.

Those most at risk for pneumonia include older adults, smokers, and people with chronic lung diseases. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs. Read on for information about pneumonia treatments and caring for yourself at home.

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause legionnaires disease.