Did You Know?
Pneumonia can be caused by germs or bugs!
How It Starts
Pneumonia can start with a cold or flu.
How It Feels
You may feel weak and want to rest.
What pneumonia Does
It makes it hard to breathe.
It can cause a bad cough.
You may feel hot and tired.
It can hurt your chest.
Some kids need to rest more.
Doctors can help you feel better.
More About pneumonia
Pneumonia has been around for a long time. Many kids and grown-ups can get it. It can be caused by germs or even by not breathing well.
When someone has pneumonia, they may need to stay home. It can keep them from playing and having fun. They need to rest and drink lots of water.
Most kids get better with help. It is good to wash hands to stay safe. You can also get shots to help keep you from getting sick.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Pneumonia"] --> B["Inflammatory Condition"]
A --> C["Affects Alveoli"]
B --> D["Symptoms"]
D --> E["Cough"]
D --> F["Chest Pain"]
D --> G["Fever"]
D --> H["Difficulty Breathing"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Pneumonia:A lung infection that causes inflammation.
Inflammatory:Causing swelling and redness in a part of the body.
Alveoli:Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged.
Productive cough:A cough that brings up mucus or phlegm.
Severity:How serious or intense something is.
