name of the term: Pneumonia

descriptions of the term:

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a chronic or acute inflammation of the alveoli and/or lung tissue. This leads to increased blood flow and swelling of the affected lung area. As a rule, there is also an accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue.

A pneunomia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, gastric juice aspiration, toxins and other factors.

Synonyms: Inflammation of the lungs
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