Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a number of different organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It happens when your immune system isn't able to prevent these organisms ...

Researchers have found more evidence for the link between pneumonia and heart failure, as they found proof Streptococcus pneumoniae physically damages the heart. The bacterium, which is the leading ...

Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or ...

Pneumonia causes more than a million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or ...

The Accidental Infiltration of Food or Bacteria Into the Lungs Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Aspiration pneumonia happens when foods or liquids accidentally enter the lungs. Symptoms may include ...