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Pneumonia Symptoms |
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Fever
Chills
Cough
Rapid breathing
Wheezing
Chest or abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Exhaustion
Vomiting
Bronchitis Symptoms
Thick white, yellow or greenish mucus
Headache
Chills
Fever
Shortness of breath
Soreness/tightness in the chest
Wheezing
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Risk Factors
Risk factors for pneumonia and bronchitis include:
- Poor nutrition
- Underlying health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure and sickle cell anemia
- General infirmity such as from alcohol abuse or while recovering from surgery
- Weakened immune systems such as from AIDS or use of immunosuppressant drugs
- People older than 65, especially those in nursing homes or other chronic care facilities, are at greatest risk for bacterial pneumonia.
People who do not have these risk factors may still get pneumonia.
Other risk factors for bronchitis include:
- Smoking and secondhand smoke
- Chronic sinus infections
- Allergies
- Air pollutants, such as smoke or smog
- Contact with infected people
- The flu or colds
More on Pneumonia and Bronchitis What Factors Can Increase My Risk of Getting Pneumonia and Bronchitis?
In the Encyclopedia: Bronchitis
Cough
Emphysema
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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