![]() Don't confuse mucus from your lungs with mucus running down the back of your throat from your nasal passages (post-nasal drip). Often brings up yellow or green mucus from the lungs and lasts longer than 2 days.Difficult, shallow, fast breathing with shortness of breath or wheezing.A cough that produces blood-tinged or rust-coloured mucus from the lungs.Feel that you may faint when you sit up or stand.Have such bad trouble breathing that you are worried you won't have the strength or ability to keep breathing.Have chest pain that is crushing or squeezing, is getting more intense, or occurs with any other symptoms of a heart attack.Or other emergency services immediately if you: If pneumonia is caused by a virus, antibiotics don't help. If your symptoms are bad or you have a weak immune system, you may need hospital care. Rest, fluids, and medicines to reduce fever can help you feel better. ![]() Pneumonia that is caused by bacteria is treated with antibiotics. You may need more tests if your symptoms are bad or you have other health problems. ![]() This is usually enough for your doctor to know if you have pneumonia. Your doctor may order a chest X-ray and blood tests. Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. Or you may have chest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in. Symptoms of pneumonia may include a cough, a fever, shortness of breath, or the chills. Having a chronic disease like asthma, COPD, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. You may be more likely to get it after having a cold or influenza (flu). Pneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. Germs called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia. But some people, like older adults and babies, may need to go to the hospital. It often clears up in a few weeks with treatment. You may cough, have a fever, and have trouble breathing. Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. ![]()
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