Health Tip: Preventing Pneumonia

(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, says Mayo Clinic. The infection can cause cough, fever, chills and difficulty breathing. For some, especially infants and the elderly, pneumonia can be life-threatening.

To help prevent pneumonia, Mayo suggests:

  • Get the flu vaccine. Speak with your doctor to make sure it's ok for you.
  • Make sure children are vaccinated, especially if they attend group child care.
  • Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
  • Don't smoke. Smoking damages your lungs' ability to fight off infection.
  • Get enough sleep, exercise and eat healthy to keep your immune system strong.

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

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

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

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

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

    1 in 6 U.S. Adults With Asthma Can't Afford Meds

    Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing

    Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

    Wildfire Smoke Flooded ERs With Asthma Cases

    More Kids Without Asthma Inhaler After Popular Product Taken Off Market

    What You Need to Know About FluMist, the Nasal Flu Vaccine

    How To Fight Common Wintertime Respiratory Viruses

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

    Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings

    Most Americans Won't Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey