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Bacterial Pneumonia

Symptoms

Bacterial Pneumonia Symptoms

Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia may include:

Cough
Chest congestion
Coughing up thick mucus:

Mucus may be green, brown, yellow or tan
Mucus may contain blood

Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness or fatigue
Headache
Rapid breathing rate

Age	Upper Normal	Abnormal
6mo - 1 year	40 breaths per min	60 breaths per min
1 - 3 years	30 breaths per min	50 breaths per min
4 - 5 years	28 breaths per min	45 breaths per min
5 - 6 years	26 breaths per min	40 breaths per min
6 - 12 years	24 breaths per min	30 breaths per min
Over 12 years	20 breaths per min	25+ breaths per min

Symptoms of severe bacterial pneumonia include:

Fever over 103 degrees F (39.4 C)
Severe cough
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Chest pain:

Pain worsens when coughing
Pain worsens during a deep breath

Cyanosis:

Lips or nailbeds turn blue

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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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