Pneumonia Dictionary definition: Pneu*mo*nia Noun : A disease of the lungs characterized by inflammation and consolidation followed by resolution and caused by infection or irritants. Pneu*mo*nia Noun : An acute or chronic disease Marked by inflammation of the lungs and caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants. What is it? Pneumonia is a bad and sometimes deadly infection or inflammation of your lungs. The air sacs …showed first 75 words of 834 total…

…showed last 75 words of 834 total…as lung disease, heart disease, kidney disorders, sickle cell anemia, or diabetes.  Are recovering from severe illness.  Are in nursing homes or other chronic care facilities  Are age 65 or older Should get this shot. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF PNEUMONIA Call your doctor immediately. Even with the many effective antibiotics, early diagnosis and treatment are important. The Health Triangle Pneumonia falls under both physical and mental for you can get very sick, and also delirious.