What are the common symptoms of pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli and interstitium, and different types of pneumonia may have different symptoms, such as fever, cough, sputum production, dyspnea, chest pain, etc.

1. Bacterial pneumonia: such as pneumococcal pneumoniae pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia, Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia, etc., common symptoms such as chills, high fever, purulent blood and sputum, cough, shortness of breath, dyspnea, etc.

2. Pneumonia caused by atypical pathogens: such as Legionella pneumonia, mycoplasma pneumonia, chlamydia pneumonia, etc., common symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, etc.

3. Fungal pneumonia: such as pneumonia caused by Candida, Aspergillus, etc., common symptoms such as chills, fever, cough, wheezing, mucus and sputum.

4. Viral pneumonia: This type of pneumonia has a rapid onset, with influenza virus being the most common, as well as parainfluenza virus, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, etc. Patients may present with fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, cough, sputum production, and sore throat. Children and the elderly are more susceptible to severe viral pneumonia.

5. Physical and chemical pneumonia: This type of pneumonia is caused by physical and chemical factors, such as radiation pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, chemical pneumonitis, etc. Patients may present with irritating cough, dry cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, cyanosis, dyspnea, and hemoptysis.

If the patient has the above related symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible, conduct relevant examinations under the guidance of a physician, and treat the symptoms after finding the cause.