What is the root cause of pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an inflammation caused by lung infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. It can be fatal. It requires timely medical treatment and professional treatment. Prevention can be achieved through good hygiene habits and vaccination. The root cause of pneumonia is lung infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens, leading to lung inflammation. Pneumonia is a serious disease, especially for the elderly, children, people with underlying diseases and people with low immune function. It can lead to serious complications and even death. Therefore, pneumonia patients, especially high-risk groups, need timely medical treatment and professional treatment. In treating pneumonia, doctors usually choose antibiotics, antiviral drugs or antifungal drugs according to the type of pathogen and the specific conditions of the patient. At the same time, patients should pay attention to rest, maintain nutrition, supplement water, etc. to help the body recover. In addition to treatment, prevention of pneumonia is also very important. Good personal hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, can effectively reduce the spread of pathogens. In addition, for high-risk groups, vaccination can prevent pneumonia. In short, the root cause of pneumonia is lung infection pathogens, treatment and prevention measures need to be taken. If you or someone close to you has pneumonia symptoms, you should seek medical attention and receive treatment. At the same time, we should also strengthen the understanding of pneumonia, improve self-protection awareness, and jointly prevent pneumonia.