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Pneumonia

Respiratory Infection

Overview

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Cough with phlegm
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain

Diagnosis

  • Chest X-ray
  • Blood culture
  • Sputum culture
  • CRP/Procalcitonin

Treatments

  • Amoxicillin
  • Macrolides
  • Levofloxacin
  • Oxygen support

Risk Factors

⚠️Age >65
⚠️Smoking
⚠️COPD
⚠️Immunosuppression

Key Facts

  • ℹ️6th leading cause of death
  • ℹ️Vaccines: PCV13, PPSV23

ICD-10: J18 | Prevalence: yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025