6. Fatigue
Fatigue can be a sign of many different health issues. Fatigue is not the same as simply being tired from not getting enough rest. A person who has fatigue feels like they simply cannot perform even the simplest of tasks.
Someone who has pneumonia may experience extreme fatigue. The infection in the lungs can make breathing more difficult and cause a lack of oxygen to different areas of the body. When this occurs it can be more difficult to perform simple tasks and cause the body to become extremely tired. Every organ and muscle needs oxygen in order to perform at its optimal level.
If your body is not getting enough oxygen because it is difficult to breathe, areas of the body will start to shut down. It is important to make sure that you are getting plenty of rest while you have pneumonia. This will help your body heal faster and get you back to doing normal tasks much sooner.