Pneumonia Overview

What Are The Symptoms Of Pneumonia?

Symptoms of pneumonia can develop quickly and may include fever, chills, aching muscles, chest pain, dry cough, wheezing, nausea and vomiting. People may experience fatigue, rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat and experience breathing difficulties. Should you experience symptoms such as blood in the sputum, very high fever, confusion, a blushed skin tone, difficulty breathing and rapid heartbeat, seek immediate medical attention.

How Is Pneumonia Diagnosed?

Due to pneumonia often resembling flu or a cold, it is often not diagnosed early. However, symptoms are more severe and pneumonia lasts longer than conditions such as flu and colds. Doctors will carry out a detailed history that includes signs and symptoms.

The most common ways to diagnose pneumonia include the doctor listening to the sound of the patient's lungs with a stethoscope, a chest X-ray, blood tests, and CT scans.