Are you experiencing a cough that won’t go away? Maybe a fever that is increasing? Or even shortness of breath?
While these symptoms could mean a variety of things, they could also be signs of pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It causes air sacs in the lungs to become inflamed, and it can range from mild to life threatening. And it is important to know the warning signs.
We at Specialty Urgent Care are here for you in your time of need.
Read more on this important topic here and when to seek medical care.
What you need to know about pneumonia and how to protect yourself
Pneumonia can affect nearly anyone. It is caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses that can make it hard to breathe if air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid.
It can occur following another respiratory sickness like COVID-19, the flu or viral infections. Symptoms of pneumonia may come on quickly or over time.
Signs of pneumonia can include the following:
- Cough that may include mucus
- Fatigue or weakness
- Difficulty or rapid breathing
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Body aches
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Chills, sweating or fever
- Alertness changes
Symptoms can vary from person to person, particularly depending on age and health level.
Although anyone can get pneumonia, some people are more susceptible to it, including seniors aged 65 and older or those with lung or heart conditions and immune systems that are not healthy.
Smokers can also have a higher risk of contracting pneumonia.
If you have a persistent cough, fatigue, chills, fever or a progressed flu or cold, this could be a sign of pneumonia. If you suspect you have pneumonia, or if symptoms are worsening, you should seek medical care.
Specialty Urgent Care is here for you when you need to be evaluated quickly.
Our professional and experienced medical team can help determine if your symptoms may be pneumonia or if you require more testing or treatment.
If your symptoms include severe difficulty of breathing, pain in the chest or lips or skin that have become blue or gray, you should seek emergency help right away.
When it comes to symptoms like the above, it is best not to take chances and get medical help right away. Pneumonia should be taken seriously.
Getting care early can help you get on the road to recovery faster.
Here for you when you need medical evaluation right away
Specialty Urgent Care has convenient locations in Dearborn and Pontiac so that you can be seen in an efficient manner. After all, medical care should not be delayed due to a wait in getting an appointment. A chest X-ray is often how pneumonia is confirmed, and we offer on-site X-rays in Dearborn and in Pontiac with no appointment needed.
