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Health Conditions
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Community Acquired Pneumonia
What are the symptoms?
CAP sometimes presents after a cold, the flu, or any condition that damages the defenses of the airways that would allow bacteria, viruses, and bacteria to infect them. The symptoms of CAP can vary and generally overlap with other symptoms of the common cold or flu. This variability makes it sometimes difficult to recognize pneumonia. Many people attribute it to a cold that just won't go away. However, CAP can be life-threatening if it is not properly treated.
Some symptoms that you may notice with community acquired pneumonia include, but are not limited to:
- shaking and chills
- fever
- a cough that produces sputum which is usually rust colored (or burnt orange)
- shortness of breath
- chest pain worsened by deep breathing or coughing
- night sweats
- confusion or delirium is very common in the elderly
- fast heart rate
- feeling tired or weak
- diarrhea
- nausea and vomiting
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the symptoms?
