pneumonia<\/a>, without any lasting complications. However, the fungi seem to have different rates of infection across race groups. People of African or Pilipino heritage, more commonly develop severe complications that have life-threatening consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen pneumonia only infects on lung, the symptoms of shortness of breath and phlegm are easy for most people to manage. However, when the infection spreads to both lungs, the patient may enter a battle for their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients displaying chronic pneumonia symptoms should seek immediate medical assistance. The doctor may require the patient to use a ventilator to ensure adequate oxygen reaches the blood. If left untreated, the patient may drown in their fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advanced stages of coccidioidomycosis-related pneumonia infection may cause ruptures to lung nodules. These tiny cavities in the lungs may rupture, causing chest pain and breathing issues. Ruptured nodules may require emergency surgery, increasing the risk of mortality in the patient.
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