2007-02-16 14:11:12 · 3 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Pneumonia refers to an infection or inflammation of the lung tissue. It is a serious condition, usually caused by any of dozens of viruses and bacteria, often following a severe cold, the flu or bronchitis. Pneumonia can be life-threatening, particularly for people over 65, and anyone with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart disease or diabetes.
It's unusual to contract pneumonia from someone else. You will usually develop pneumonia because your immunity is weakened, not because of exposure to germs.
Many pneumonia-causing germs reside in your throat naturally. Normally, your body keeps these germs from entering your lungs and making you sick. But if your immunity is weak, you may not be able to prevent them from entering one or both lungs. Once you've had pneumonia, you're at risk of getting it again.
2007-02-16 14:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not i have had it 6 times double 2 and walking 1
2007-02-16 15:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i had it about 1 year ago and since its a disease inside your lungs it cant be passed on to others.Good luck!
2007-02-16 14:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by L.A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋