Pneumonia <\/a>occurs due to bacterial infection of the lungs with Streptococcus pneumoniae. This aggressive bacterium often infects patients who are dealing with another respiratory infection, such as chronic bronchitis. Patients who are dealing with a respiratory disease like bronchitis, experience inflammation of the bronchiole tubes that connect to the alveoli.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the infection, the patient starts to develop a cough, and the lungs begin to increase the production of mucus to flush out the bacteria. However, the dark, damp environment of the lungs makes an ideal place for the growth and spread of bacteria. Should the patient experience an infection with streptococcus pneumonia, then they may face a life-threatening situation.
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Patients with pneumonia may experience pain in the upper abdomen, as the infection makes it challenging to breathe. Most patients that receive treatment in time recover from the disease. However, those patients who do not receive a diagnosis, are at risk of the bacteria spreading into both lungs, resulting in collapse.
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