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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and in children, pneumonia is often caused by viral infections, including RSV, and bacteria. Symptoms of pneumonia can include a cough, difficulty breathing, and fever.
Pneumonia
Review the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of pneumonia in children.
Pneumonia Symptoms
Review the symptoms of pneumonia in children, which often includes a cough, fever, and increased respiratory rate.
Walking Pneumonia
Walking pneumonia is caused by the Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria. Although it is usually a milder form of pneumonia than other bacterial forms of pneumonia, the symptoms can be bothersome, can linger for a month or more, and some cases can be serious and even life-threatening. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for walking pneumonia.
Pneumonia - ADAM Health Encyclopedia
Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of pneumonia.

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