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2. What to Know About Walking Pneumonia - AOL

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   The latest data from one company’s testing information shows that positive tests for walking pneumonia have increased from 0.7% to 3.3% since last spring for people of all ages.

3. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Pneumonia is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria, and less commonly by other microorganisms. [a] Identifying the responsible pathogen can be difficult. Diagnosis is often based on symptoms and physical examination. [8] Chest X-rays, blood tests, and culture of the sputum may help confirm the diagnosis. [8]

4. The Unexpected Sign of Pneumonia Most People Miss ... - AOL

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   He explained that symptoms can progress very quickly in certain people, or can be nearly dormant and stay mild for days (such as with walking pneumonia, which occurs often in younger, otherwise ...

5. What Is White Lung Pneumonia? Doctors Explain Signs and Symptoms

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   White lung syndrome, or white lung pneumonia, is getting attention after an outbreak in Ohio. Experts explain symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

6. Community-acquired pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosis of pneumonia is made clinically, rather than on the basis of a particular test. [13] Evaluation begins with a physical examination by a health provider, which may reveal fever, an increased respiratory rate ( tachypnea ), low blood pressure ( hypotension ), a fast heart rate ( tachycardia ) and changes in the amount of oxygen in the ...

7. Pneumococcal pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of bacterial pneumonia that is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). [1] It is the most common bacterial pneumonia found in adults, the most common type of community-acquired pneumonia, and one of the common types of pneumococcal infection. The estimated number of Americans with pneumococcal ...

8. Here’s The Biggest Symptom Of Walking Pneumonia To ... - AOL

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   In fact, the proportion of people leaving emergency rooms with a diagnosis of walking pneumonia has increased over the last six months. Naturally, people have questions and concerns.

9. Pneumococcal infection - Wikipedia

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   Pneumonia occurs if the organisms are inhaled into the lungs and not cleared (again, viral infection, or smoking-induced ciliary paralysis might be contributing factors). The organism's polysaccharide capsule makes it resistant to phagocytosis and if there is no pre-existing anticapsular antibody alveolar macrophages cannot adequately kill the ...