The Very Best Respiratory Illness Guide

Pneumonia

Pneumonia's another huge, huge respiratory illness. Men, you know all about this lung infection! It means your air sacs are inflamed in at least one lung. But yes, it can happen in both! You'll have fluid or pus fill these air sacs. Obviously, pneumonia's got many causes. So many causes! Viruses, bacteria, and fungi all trigger this infection. When pneumonia's mild, there's no need to worry. But men? Many, many of you get severe pneumonia! It'll be severe more often when you're a senior, have a weak immune system, or have other respiratory problems. In any case? Men, you know pneumonia's dangerous!

Watch for symptoms like productive coughing, breathing problems, fatigue, fever, and chills. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are huge, huge symptoms too! Men, don't ever forget about the chest pain when you cough or even breathe! You'll see lots of confusion and a lower body temp when you're one with a weak immune system or a senior.