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Highlights Walking pneumonia is a milder form of regular pneumonia. It can be contagious when caused by specific bacteria or viruses. Those at higher risk include the elderly, young children, and ...

Background The diagnosis and management of pneumonia is often challenging due to its overlapping clinical presentations with ...

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ROME — Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican disclosed late Tuesday, as officials cleared his schedule through the weekend because of a “complex” infection ...

She pointed it out to her mother, Melinda Seeger. Seconds later, they and Kristen Seeger’s 5-year-old son were “swathed by a toxic chemical gas that burned their lungs, throat, noses ...

Chemical pneumonia is an unusual type of lung irritation. Pneumonia usually is caused by a bacteria or virus. In chemical pneumonia, inflammation of lung tissue is from poisons or toxins.

While a physical exam and X-ray may provide all of the evidence needed to definitively diagnose aspiration pneumonia, lab tests may be ordered to support the diagnosis. This is especially true when ...

They might also do an X-ray of your chest to look for signs of inflammation typical with this type of pneumonia, Dr. Pischel says. And depending on the exam findings, they may be able to diagnose ...

In some cases, fungi are responsible, as well as chemical exposures (chemical pneumonia). It's important to note that ... It's especially important to see your healthcare provider (and have a chest ...