Pneumonia

What is Pneumonia?

• Pneumonia is a condition that affects tiny air sacs in your lungs (alveoli).
• It causes the alveoli to get inflamed and filled with fluid.
• Because this happens in your lungs, it makes it harder to breathe.

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• Millions of people in the USA are affected by Pneumonia.
• It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
• It can infect either 1 or 2 lungs.

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• Pneumonia makes your lungs get inflamed and filled with fluid, making it harder to breathe.

Who is at risk of it?

• Babies/young children
• People over 65
• People with long term heart, lung and kidney diseases or diabetes.
• People who smoke or drink alcohol
• People with HIV

Pneumonia in Kenya

• Some childrens' skin turned blue-black due to lack of oxygen.
• Many people in Kenya died because of Pneumonia, however it is easy to treat.

Can it be cured?

• If the pneumonia is mild, it can be treated at home with rest, antibiotics and drinking fluids.
• It can take up to 6 months for you to feel better.

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• 1 week- the fever should start to wear off.
• 4 weeks - chest pain / mucas production should start to reduce.
• 6 weeks-coughs and breathlessness should start to reduce.
• 3 months-most symptoms should of gone but you'll still feel fatigued.
• 6 months-no symptoms shown.