
(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, says Mayo Clinic. The infection can cause cough, fever, chills and difficulty breathing. For some, especially infants and the elderly, pneumonia can be life-threatening.
To help prevent pneumonia, Mayo suggests:
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