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  • Pneumonia for Parents


    Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about symptoms and treatment.

  • Pneumonia for Teens


    Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can usually be treated without a hospital stay.

  • What's Pneumonia? for Kids


    Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, usually caused by viruses or bacteria.

  • Walking Pneumonia for Parents


    Many kids with this milder version of pneumonia feel well enough to go to school. But it's important to keep kids home until after treatment kicks in and symptoms improve.

  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia for Parents


    Pneumocystis pneumonia can affect infants who have AIDS, cancer, or other conditions that affect the immune system.

  • A to Z: Pneumonia, Bacterial for Parents


    Bacterial pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria (such as staph or strep).

  • A to Z: Pneumonia, Mycoplasma for Parents


    Mycoplasma pneumonia, also called walking pneumonia or atypical pneumonia, is a mild lung infection caused by bacteria.

  • A to Z: Pneumonia, Viral for Parents


    Learn about viral pneumonia, a lung infection caused by a virus.

  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) for Parents


    Babies who are born prematurely or who experience respiratory problems shortly after birth are at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), sometimes called chronic lung disease.

  • Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) for Parents


    Hib disease can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia. To protect kids from this bacterial infection, they should receive the Hib vaccine as infants.