Viral Pneumonia
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cough in adults
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Viral Pneumonia Risk Factors
Risk factors for viral
pneumonia
include:
Elderly
Any condition that
weakens the immune system
, such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
Congestive heart failure
Dementia
Drug abuse
Living in crowded living conditions:
Day care
Nursing home
Lack of
influenza vaccine
Lung disease
:
Cystic fibrosis
COPD
Asthma
Male gender
Premature birth
Recent surgery
Sickle cell anemia
Smoking
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Viral Pneumonia Symptoms
Related Conditions
Atypical pneumonia
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Breathing difficulty
Chest pain
Cough
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Viral Pneumonia References:
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Virkki R, Juven T, Rikalainen H, Svedstrom E, Mertsola J, Ruuskanen O. Differentiation of bacterial and viral pneumonia in children. Thorax. 2002 May;57(5):438-41.
