What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs associated with congestion and fluid accumulation. It is generally categorized by the causative organism. Typical symptoms might include fever, cough, dyspnea and chest pain. Each subtype also has its characteristic risk factors, signs and symptoms.
How do members experience pneumonia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pneumonia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pneumonia*
*Data from patients with pneumonia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with pneumonia*
*Data from patients with pneumonia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 40 | |
| 30s | 68 | |
| 40s | 152 | |
| 50s | 251 | |
| 60s | 359 | |
| 70+ | 331 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 286 | |
| Female | 904 |