Pneumonia is the inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by cough, 
chest discomfort, fever, loss of appetite, and shortness of breath. It could be viral, bacterial, fungal and chemical.
Potential contributing factors:
- Elderly people, age over 65.
- Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
- Environmental allergies.
- Underlying lung and heart diseases.
- Food allergies.
- Smoking.
- Second hand smokers.
- Exposure to chemicals or irritants.
- Weakened or suppressed immune system (HIV/AIDS, organ transplant, chemotherapy, and long term use of corticosteroids).
- Cancers.
Nutritional Supports:
See “Bronchitis”.
