people with other health conditions, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or a heart, kidney or liver condition.
The following groups have an increased risk of developing pneumonia:
hospital-acquired pneumonia – pneumonia that develops in hospital while being treated for another condition or having an operation people in intensive care on breathing machines are particularly at risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia.
fungal pneumonia – rare in the UK and more likely to affect people with a weakened immune system.
aspiration pneumonia – caused by breathing in vomit, a foreign object, such as a peanut, or a harmful substance, such as smoke or a chemical.
viral pneumonia – caused by a virus, such as coronavirus.
Pneumonia is usually the result of a bacterial infection.Īs well as bacterial pneumonia, other types include: People in these groups are more likely to need hospital treatment if they develop pneumonia. Pneumonia can affect people of any age, but it's more common, and can be more serious, in certain groups of people, such as the very young or the elderly.
have stopped peeing or are peeing much less than usual.
have a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it.
feel cold and sweaty, with pale or blotchy skin.
Call 999 for an ambulance if you or someone you care for: Only call 111 if you cannot get help online or you need help for a child under 5. If you feel unwell and have any other symptoms of pneumonia, contact your GP or use the regular 111 online service. If you have a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell, use the 111 online coronavirus service. Get advice about symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do When to get medical help If you have a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, it could be COVID-19.
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