Pneumonia Symptoms You Shouldn t Ignore
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In a typical year, about 1.5 million Americans go to the emergency room with pneumonia, and more than 40,000 people die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Pneumonia can cause severe illness in people of any age, but children under age 5 and older adults are the most vulnerable. A 2018 in Singapore found that more than 1 out of every 6 adults age 65-plus who are hospitalized with pneumonia die from the infection. People , who have weak immune systems or who have chronic conditions such as or are at even higher risk. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses, including the ones that cause the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and . During the COVID-19 pandemic, pneumonia has been a particular concern. Studies show COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer and causes more lung damage than typical pneumonia, contributing to COVID’s high mortality rates. In one , Northwestern University researchers described how pneumonia caused by the coronavirus spread swiftly through out the lungs. Getting the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines helps protect you from pneumonia caused by those viruses. And the — recommended for all those age 65 and older — prevents a common type of bacterial pneumonia that has a high fatality rate among older adults. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Entertainment $3 off popcorn and soft drink combos See more Entertainment offers > Sometimes, older adults with pneumonia actually develop a low body temperature — anything below 97 degrees Fahrenheit — rather than a high body temperature. “It has to do with how your immune system is responding to infection,” Sahetya explains. “In people who are older, who tend to have weaker immune systems or who are immunosuppressed, instead of getting the immune system revved up, the infection actually can cause low temperatures.”
Pneumonia Symptoms You Shouldn t Ignore
Whether caused by the flu COVID-19 or bacteria this lung infection can turn serious
Brothers91 / Getty Images It’s pretty typical to develop a cough or an upper respiratory infection in the winter. Most of the time you get over it quickly. But sometimes, a winter illness can develop into pneumonia, a lung infection that is particularly dangerous for older adults.In a typical year, about 1.5 million Americans go to the emergency room with pneumonia, and more than 40,000 people die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Pneumonia can cause severe illness in people of any age, but children under age 5 and older adults are the most vulnerable. A 2018 in Singapore found that more than 1 out of every 6 adults age 65-plus who are hospitalized with pneumonia die from the infection. People , who have weak immune systems or who have chronic conditions such as or are at even higher risk. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses, including the ones that cause the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and . During the COVID-19 pandemic, pneumonia has been a particular concern. Studies show COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer and causes more lung damage than typical pneumonia, contributing to COVID’s high mortality rates. In one , Northwestern University researchers described how pneumonia caused by the coronavirus spread swiftly through out the lungs. Getting the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines helps protect you from pneumonia caused by those viruses. And the — recommended for all those age 65 and older — prevents a common type of bacterial pneumonia that has a high fatality rate among older adults. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Entertainment $3 off popcorn and soft drink combos See more Entertainment offers > Sometimes, older adults with pneumonia actually develop a low body temperature — anything below 97 degrees Fahrenheit — rather than a high body temperature. “It has to do with how your immune system is responding to infection,” Sahetya explains. “In people who are older, who tend to have weaker immune systems or who are immunosuppressed, instead of getting the immune system revved up, the infection actually can cause low temperatures.”