What are the complications of pneumonia?

Untreated pneumonia can progress and spread into all the lung fields, making it difficult to breathe; if severe, patients may need assisted breathing in the hospital as pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explains.

Learn how to protect yourself from this serious illness, and how to support your recovery if you develop the infection.

Do you have a nagging cough that just won’t go away? It could be atypical, or “walking” pneumonia.

Throwing up and poor oral hygiene are two surprising ways to pick up a lung infection.

Learn about the goals of treatment, the treatment options and the important questions to ask your healthcare team.

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