Who can get bronchitis?

Answer 1

According to Wikipedia, anyone can get Pneumonia:

Pneumonia is common occurring in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among the young, the old, and thechronically ill.[3] Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available. Theprognosis depends on the type of pneumonia, the treatment, any complications, and the person's underlying health.

Answer 2

People, possibly you want to know who are the groups, they are:

Risk Factors

Persons who are at greater risk of developing pneumonia include those who:

Abuse alcohol (Alcohol interferes with the action of the white blood cells, which fight infections.)

Abuse drugs (Injection of illegal drugs can put you at greater risk of getting infections that can affect your lungs.)

Are age 65 or older

Are smokers (smoke damages the air passages inside the lungs)

Are very young children (whose immune systems are not fully developed)

Have an impaired immune system due to chemotherapy, immunosuppressant drugs or illness

Have been exposed to certain chemicals or pollutants

Have certain diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, Heart disease, emphysema or Diabetes

Have had the spleen removed

Live in areas where exposure to types of fungus is greater (An example is valley fever, which is widespread throughout Southern California and the desert of the Southwest. This fungus does not affect everyone who is exposed to it, but a few develop severe pneumonia.)

Answer 3

The microorganisms responsible (viruses, or the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae) infect the tissues of the lungs, causing inflammation and the accumulation of fluid. It is a common result of respiratory illness, lung injury, and viral diseases. It can also, less frequently, be caused by fungi or parasites.

Answer 4

Pneumonia is mostly contracted by breathing in small air particles that have microorganisms harmful to the respiratory system. When someone sneezes or coughs, germs contained in these particles enter the surrounding atmosphere and is made readily available for someone else to breath in another way to get pneumonia is if you are out in the cold weather without any warmth.

Answer 5

You can get pneumonia anywhere. It starts off as a respiratory infection caused by a virus or bacteria, but if it worsens, it can result in pneumoia.

Answer 6

The elderly or people with compromised immune systems are the most likely to get pneumonia. Have a great day, cmf3225

Answer 7

O.A.Ps, Babies and people with low immune systems are all more prone to pneumonia. Its the same with Swine Flu.