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In terms of physical examination, they will listen to the lungs. They’ll also ask about medical history and lifestyle factors like whether the patient smokes and if they’ve been near sick people at home, work or school. When pneumonia is possible or suspected, a doctor will ask the patient about their symptoms and the onset of them. Hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Patients who spend time on breathing machines in intensive care are at a greater risk of developing pneumonia because of their use of a ventilator.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia – This happens when someone is in hospital and having an operation or being treated for an unrelated condition.

Aspiration pneumonia – This is caused by someone breathing in a foreign object (e.g., a nut), a harmful substance like a chemical or smoke, or vomit.

It is usually caused by inhaling the fungi that are found in bird droppings or soil.

Fungal pneumonia – This is rare in the United Kingdom and is much more likely to be a problem for people who have weaker immune systems or chronic health conditions.Viral pneumonia is typically mild, but it can be severe. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the main cause of pneumonia in babies under one year old, and viruses are the main cause of pneumonia in pre-school children. Viral pneumonia – 15% of pneumonia cases are caused by a virus, like Covid-19, RSV, cold viruses, and influenza viruses.