Health Tip: Who Gets Pneumonia?

(HealthDay News) -- Anyone can get pneumonia, but your age and general health are risk factors for the dangerous infection.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says other risk factors include:

  • Being a child under age 2. The immune systems of young children are still developing.
  • Being an adult over age 65.
  • Having asthma, bronchitis or COPD.
  • Having cystic fibrosis.
  • Having a weakened immune system.
  • Having sickle cell anemia, diabetes or heart failure.
  • Having trouble coughing, following a stroke.
  • Being in a hospital's intensive care unit, especially if on a ventilator.
  • Having had the flu recently.
  • Smoking or alcohol abuse.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    App Helps Asthma Patients Track Symptoms

    Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

    Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings

    How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts