answersLogoWhite

0

Some can be treated. Pneumonia can make you feel real sick and can have a bad cough and if a person gets it more than once it can scar the lungs.pneumococcal immunization vaccine are avaliable to protect against some types. Penicillins help some other types. Nothing for viral pneumonia.being short of breath is another. A chest x-ray or a doctor listening to the lungs can diagnois pneumonia

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Can pneumonia be transmitted from person to person?

No, pneumonia can not be transmitted from person to person.


Can a person suffer from H1N1 and pneumonia at the same time?

yes a person can have h1n1 at the same time they have pneumonia.


Is pneumonia contagious mayo?

Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infections that can lead to pneumonia, such as certain viruses and bacteria, can be spread from person to person. For example, viral pneumonia can arise from influenza or the common cold, which are contagious. However, once a person has pneumonia, they are not contagious if the pneumonia is caused by an infection that is not spreadable. It’s important to maintain good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the underlying infections.


Which mathematician's illness led them to die from pneumonia?

=The person who died of pneumonia isRené Descartes=


How did Harriet Tubman get pneumonia?

She got diagnosed with pneumonia from guiding a sick person through the underground railroad


How many times can a person get pneumonia?

infinite times.


Can you pass on pnuemnia?

Yes, pneumonia can be contagious, but it depends on the underlying cause. Bacterial and viral pneumonia can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. However, not all types of pneumonia are contagious; for instance, fungal pneumonia typically cannot be passed from person to person. It's important to maintain good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of transmission.


How viral pneumonia is transmitted?

Viral Pneumonia is transmitted from one person to another. It an acute infection and it is an airborne transmitted virus.


Is phnamonia contagious?

Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infections that can lead to pneumonia, such as certain viruses and bacteria, can be spread from person to person. For instance, viral pneumonia can arise from respiratory viruses like influenza, which are contagious. Similarly, bacterial pneumonia can be caused by bacteria that may spread through respiratory droplets. However, not everyone exposed to these pathogens will develop pneumonia, as individual susceptibility varies.


What does superimposed pneumonia mean?

Well, darling, superimposed pneumonia is when a person who already has pneumonia gets hit with another infection on top of that mess. It's like adding insult to injury, but in the world of respiratory infections. So basically, it's pneumonia squared - not a fun time for anyone involved.


Is it preferable not to get near a person with pneumonia?

It is fine to be near a person with pneumonia, unless your immune system is compromised, as well. Under those circumstances, you should probably keep seven to ten feet between you and the pneumonia patient.


If you share ice cream with someone that has pneumonia can you have pneumonia?

If the patient has bacterial pneumonia it could spread through saliva and droplets from the cough. It is not a good idea to share food with any sick person.