What happens if you don't treat pneumonia?

Untreated pneumonia can lead to breathing difficulties, heart failure, spread of infection, organ failure and even death. Pneumonia is a serious disease that can lead to serious complications and even life-threatening if not treated in time. The following are the possible consequences of untreated pneumonia: 1. Breathing difficulties: Pneumonia can lead to lung infection and inflammation, which impairs lung function and causes breathing difficulties. If left untreated, breathing difficulties may gradually worsen and even lead to respiratory failure. 2. Heart failure: Pneumonia may affect heart function, leading to heart failure. This is because pneumonia caused by lung inflammation and infection may increase the burden on the heart, resulting in the heart can not effectively pump blood. 3. Spread of infection: If pneumonia is not treated in time, the infection may spread to other parts, such as the chest, blood, etc., resulting in more serious infection.4. Organ failure: In severe cases, pneumonia may lead to multiple organ failure, such as kidney failure, liver failure, etc., thus endangering life.5. Death: If pneumonia is not treated, it can quickly deteriorate and eventually lead to death. Therefore, if you suspect pneumonia, seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow your doctor's advice. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat pneumonia, but also pay attention to your respiratory function and other physical conditions to ensure that you recover as soon as possible. Pneumonia may be more severe and life-threatening for the elderly, children, people with other diseases and people with low immune function. Therefore, these people should pay more attention to prevention and timely treatment of pneumonia. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, such as washing hands frequently, maintaining indoor ventilation, and strengthening exercise, can also help prevent pneumonia.