Pneumonia

Top of the page Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. It can usually be treated at home, but some people need to go to the hospital. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria or a virus. Antibiotics are used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Current as of:
December 6, 2017Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & R. Steven Tharratt, MD, FACP, FCCP – Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine