{"id":4285,"date":"2020-02-08T10:58:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T10:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=4285"},"modified":"2021-08-13T07:05:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T07:05:16","slug":"14-typical-signs-of-pneumonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-typical-signs-of-pneumonia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Typical Signs of Pneumonia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coughing-up-Mucus.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4286\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coughing-up-Mucus.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4286\" class=\"wp-image-4286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coughing-up-Mucus.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coughing-up-Mucus-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and respiratory system that typically starts with a slight cough. As symptoms persist, a person may develop a high fever and have difficulty breathing. Most of the time, if a person develops pneumonia they will be treated with some antibiotics and possibly some steroids and the symptoms will go away in just a few weeks. However, babies and elder people are more at risk for more serious symptoms from the infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, those who have other medical conditions are more likely to develop pneumonia and also experience serious symptoms from it. Many people make the mistake of thinking they simply have a cold and do not seek treatment right away. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms on this list, there is a chance that your cold has developed into pneumonia and you need to seek medical attention right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Persistent Cough with Mucus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A persistent cough can be a sign of pneumonia. While a cough may be a symptom of a cold or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7122543\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infection<\/a>, a persistent cough that does not go away and is quite painful can be a sign of pneumonia. When a person develops pneumonia, the cough that comes with it can be quite painful as the lungs become more inflamed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a persistent cough that lasts more than a week, it is a good idea to see your doctor for a chest x-ray and a diagnosis. Along with a cough that is persistent is coughing up mucus. The mucus will likely be green or yellow in color, which is a sign of an infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, when coughing up mucus, you may notice that there is some blood in it as well. This is a definite sign that something is wrong and you should consult with your doctor about your persistent cough and mention that there has been blood in the mucus you have been coughing up as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/heart.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4287\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/heart.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4287\" class=\"wp-image-4287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/heart.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/heart-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Wheezing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often times if a person has developed pneumonia they will have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. If the pneumonia is viral and not bacterial, wheezing is quite common. If you have developed a wheeze, chances are that you have fully developed pneumonia and not abnormal or walking pneumonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing shortness of breath or having any difficulty breathing, it could be a symptom of a common cold or other type of infection. Breathing difficulties can be mild or severe when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/search.cdc.gov\/search\/index.html?query=+pneumonia&amp;sitelimit=&amp;utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;affiliate=cdc-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pneumonia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to make sure that you visit your doctor right away if you have had the symptoms of a cold, you are coughing and you start to wheeze or have any trouble breathing at all. Your doctor will listen to your lungs and may order an x-ray of your chest in order to determine the underlying cause of your breathing issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rapid-Heart-Rate.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4288\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rapid-Heart-Rate.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4288\" class=\"wp-image-4288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rapid-Heart-Rate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rapid-Heart-Rate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Chest Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest pain can be very scary and it is not a symptom that you should ever simply ignore. If you start to notice pain in your chest that is more prominent when you are moving around or if you are breathing more heavily, there is a good chance that your minor cold has turned into <a href=\"https:\/\/search.cdc.gov\/search\/index.html?query=+pneumonia&amp;sitelimit=&amp;utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;affiliate=cdc-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pneumonia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest pain is also a symptom of many other health issues, which is why it is so important that you do not ignore this sign from your body. Pain in your chest could indicate that there is something wrong with your heart or your lungs, this includes having a heart attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having any type of chest pain and are having difficulty breathing, you need to seek medical attention right away in order to find out the underlying cause and to get started on treatment right away. Chest pain is a sign of pneumonia as well as many other health issues and should never be ignored.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Unexplained-Fever-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4289\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Unexplained-Fever-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4289\" class=\"wp-image-4289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Unexplained-Fever-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Unexplained-Fever-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-47648-1_2159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fever<\/a> is a sign that your body is fighting off some type of infection. The fever may be mild or may get quite high, depending on the type of infection that you have. A person who has developed pneumonia may start to run a fever as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fever may be low and mild at first. As the symptoms persist, the fever may get very high. Some people who develop pneumonia also experience body temperatures as high as 105 degrees F. Developing a high fever is more common with a bacterial or abnormal pneumonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fever becomes too high it can cause many other health issues, so it is important to keep your fever under control using over the counter medications, cool baths, and other methods to bring it down. You should also seek medical attention right away if your fever goes above 102 degrees F as these are very dangerous body temperature levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Frequent-Cold.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4290\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Frequent-Cold.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4290\" class=\"wp-image-4290\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Chills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with experiencing a fever, a person may also develop chills. Getting the chills is common for both pneumonia and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/pandemic-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flu<\/a>. However, the severity of the symptoms that you are experiencing are often a good indicator of what your ailment is. Pneumonia can often develop after a person has been diagnosed with the flu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flu causes a person to experience a cough, sore throat, and congestion. These symptoms can lead to the virus traveling through the body and getting trapped in the lungs, which can then develop into pneumonia. How severe the pneumonia is will depend on what is causing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viral pneumonia is typically not as severe as bacterial pneumonia. If you are experiencing fever and chills, it could be a sign that you have the flu or possibly pneumonia as the symptoms of both are so similar. Either way, it is important to make sure that you seek medical attention for the proper diagnosis and treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/weakness-and-fatigue-headache.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3536\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/weakness-and-fatigue-headache.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-common-signs-of-a-mini-stroke\/weakness-and-fatigue-headache\/\" class=\"wp-image-3536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/weakness-and-fatigue-headache.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/weakness-and-fatigue-headache-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fatigue <\/a>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Muscle-Pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2840\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Muscle-Pain.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/9-intimidating-bells-palsy-causes\/muscle-pain-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Muscle-Pain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Muscle-Pain-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Muscle Aches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, pneumonia may cause a person to experience muscle aches throughout the body. This goes along with the fact that the body is not getting as much oxygen as it needs to due to labored breathing and the infection that is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/basic_information\/e-cigarettes\/severe-lung-disease.html#key-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lungs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscle aches may be severe at times. In fact, you may experience cramping in many areas of the body as your muscles are not being provided with the amount of oxygen that they need in order to function properly. When this occurs, it is important to make sure that you are getting plenty of rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to make sure that you tell your doctor about any muscle aches and pains that you are experiencing. This is especially important if you are experiencing shortness of breath and any of the other symptoms of pneumonia. Treatment for pneumonia should be started as soon as possible in order to be the most effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/changes-in-appetite.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2036\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/changes-in-appetite.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-understated-signs-of-bipolar-disorder\/changes-in-appetite\/\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/changes-in-appetite.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/changes-in-appetite-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Loss of Appetite and Nausea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another silent symptom of pneumonia is a simple loss of appetite. Not wanting to eat can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptom <\/a>of many different illnesses. If you have not felt like eating for more than a couple of days it is important to make sure to go to the doctor to figure out what is going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be a simple stomach bug or other illness, but it could also be a sign of pneumonia. Sometimes we simply eat something that does not agree with us and develop an upset stomach. However, at times an upset stomach is the sign of something else being wrong within the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been feeling off for more than a few days and not eating well or simply not feeling good, it could be a sign that you have developed pneumonia. Pneumonia can cause you to simply feel sick to your stomach because of the infection that is in the lungs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rapid-Breathing.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1724\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rapid-Breathing.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/17-silent-walking-pneumonia-symptoms\/rapid-breathing\/\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rapid-Breathing.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rapid-Breathing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Rapid Heartbeat and Breathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing a rapid heartbeat can be a scary thing. When your heart starts to race and you are also experiencing pain in your chest while you are breathing, it could be a sign that you have pneumonia.\u00a0 As mentioned in several of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms <\/a>above breathing issues are one of the most important signs\/symptoms of pneumonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people will start to breathe really fast when they have pneumonia. This symptom may last for just a few minutes or for longer periods of time. If you also have a fever, chills, or any of the other symptoms on this list, it is a good idea to visit your doctor to be checked out. There are many different illnesses that can cause these symptoms, so it is important to find out what is wrong with you and to make sure that you get the right diagnosis to begin the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Headache-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4291\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Headache-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4291\" class=\"wp-image-4291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Headache-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Headache-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-642-55061-4_35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headache <\/a>can be quite annoying. It will make everything more difficult to do as you simply want to lay down until it goes away. While a headache can be caused by numerous different things and it is quite normal to have headaches every once in a while, this symptom is a sign that there is something else wrong in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A headache that is persistent could be a symptom of pneumonia. Often times, when a person has pneumonia and is suffering from a headache, it is because the bacteria that has formed in the lungs is not allowing enough oxygen to get to the brain. Additionally, when fever develops, a person may also experience pain in their head. At times an over the counter medication will help alleviate some of the headache pain, but if you have a persistent headache along with these other symptoms, you may have pneumonia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Changes-in-Skin-Color.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4293\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Changes-in-Skin-Color.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4293\" class=\"wp-image-4293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Changes-in-Skin-Color.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Changes-in-Skin-Color-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Skin Color Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some people who notice that their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6455972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skin <\/a>changes color when they have pneumonia. The skin may look blotchy or there may be a rash that develops. Some people will notice that their skin looks more yellow than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your skin has become ashy or yellow in color, this is a sign that you have some type of infection. It is a good idea to note the normal color of your skin and then watch for any changes in the color of the normal skin tone when you are feeling under the weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have noticed a rash, or yellowing of your skin, it is important to make sure that you let your doctor know. A change in the color of your skin can be a sign of many different illnesses, including pneumonia and liver disease, which is why it is important to get the proper diagnosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Temperature-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4294\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Temperature-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4294\" class=\"wp-image-4294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Temperature-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Temperature-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Delirium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have some of the symptoms on this list, such as a high <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-47648-1_2159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fever<\/a>, chills, and shortness of breath, it can cause other areas of your body to start to slow down. When your body does not get enough oxygen, it will slowly start to slow down the function of all of the less important areas of the body as a way to keep you alive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are running a high fever, there is a chance that you may end up becoming slightly confused or even delirious. If you are starting to struggle with reality and what is going on around you, it could be a sign that you have a serious infection and possibly pneumonia. If you have had a fever for several days and you are noticing that you are more and more confused, make sure that you go to your doctor as soon as possible for treatment of your symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Seizures.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4295\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Seizures.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4295\" class=\"wp-image-4295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Seizures.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Seizures-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Convulsions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another symptom that a person with pneumonia may experience is convulsions. This is another symptom that comes along with a fever. Any time that you are sick and you experience a high fever, it may lead to convulsions. This can be quite terrifying as you may not know what is going on in your body to make it react in this manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, the high or low body <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-0-387-30160-0_11388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">temperature<\/a>, sweating, and labored breathing, that are all associated with pneumonia, can also cause a person to experience convulsions. Pneumonia can become quite severe very quickly if it is not taken care of. This is why it is important to go to the doctor right away if you are experiencing any of the symptoms on this list. The sooner that you start treatment for pneumonia the better. If left untreated, pneumonia can be quite severe and even deadly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Diarrhea_new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Diarrhea_new.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Diarrhea_new-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Diarrhea-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4296\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Diarrhea-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4296\" class=\"wp-image-4296\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Diarrhea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pneumonia can often cause the digestive system to become irritated. When the digestive system is irritated, a person may experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/disease\/diarrheaguidelines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diarrhea<\/a>. Pneumonia is a health condition that is not related to the digestive tract. However, many people who experience pneumonia report that they often have digestive symptoms such as heartburn, upset stomach, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the upset stomach and diarrhea are persistent, it can also cause a person to lose weight. Pneumonia and other infections of the lung cause pressure in the chest. This may be the reason that a person develops digestion issues as well when they are diagnosed with pneumonia. When you have digestion issues, it also puts you at a higher risk of becoming dehydrated. 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