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Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications | Dr. Sanjeev Mallick | CARE Hospitals
Dr. Sanjeev Mallick, Consultant, Pulmonology, CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, talks about pneumonia as an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing a cough with phlegm or pus, a fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia.