Pneumonia

You’re more at risk of pneumonia if you have a lung condition. Find out how to protect yourself against pneumonia and what you can do if you get it. 

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.

Pneumonia in children

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can affect people of any age, but babies and young children are at higher risk because their immune systems are not yet fully developed.

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 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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