Pneumonia
What is pneumonia? Causes, symptoms and risks
Pneumonia is a type of chest infection. We look into the symptoms, causes and risks. Learn more here.
How is pneumonia diagnosed and treated?
Find out how pneumonia is diagnosed and treatments available.
Recovering from pneumonia
Most people make a full recovery from pneumonia. On this page, find out what you can do to help your recovery.
How do you prevent pneumonia?
On this page we go over some things you can do to reduce your risk of pneumonia.
What is pneumonia in children?
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can affect one or both lungs. Your child may develop it after a cold or flu.
What are the treatments for pneumonia in children?
The treatment for pneumonia will depend on whether it is caused by bacteria or a virus. Many children can be cared for at home, but some may need to be treated in hospital.
Call 999 if:
- you’re struggling to breathe
- you’re coughing up blood
- your lips, tongue or face turn blue
- you feel cold and sweaty, and your skin is pale or blotchy
- you have a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it
- you collapse or faint
- you become confused or very sleepy
- you’ve stopped peeing or are peeing a lot less than normal.
Get support
Call or WhatsApp our Helpline for support with your condition. Get advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello.
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