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Offers resources on different types of pneumonia including signs and symptoms, risk factors, causes and prevention, treatment, and the related health issues and concerns.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Many different germs can cause pneumonia, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. When you breathe in these germs, the germs can settle in the air sacs (alveoli) of your lungs. Deep in your lungs, the germs may grow and overcome your body's normal defences.
Source: The Canadian Lung Association
Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection and inflammation of one or both lungs.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
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