Pneumonia symptoms

Because there is so much talk about pneumonia lately and superbugs I just wanted to put out there early symptoms of pneumonia.



What are the symptoms of bacterial pneumonia?
Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia can develop gradually or suddenly. Symptoms include:

High fever (up to 105 degrees)
Drowsiness
Rapid breathing
Chills
Cough with mucus (might be greenish or have blood)
Chest pain
Blue tint on lips or under the nails (severe cases)

What is viral pneumonia?
Viral pneumonia is pneumonia caused by a virus. About half of all people with pneumonia have viral pneumonia. Viral pneumonia is usually less serious than bacterial pneumonia and can take two to four weeks for recovery.

What are the symptoms of viral pneumonia?
Early symptoms, which are similar to flu symptoms, include:

Fever
Dry cough
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Additional symptoms about a day later:

High fever
Cough with mucus
Shortness of breath
Additional symptoms of severe cases:

Extreme breathlessness
Blue tint on lips or under the nails


[link to my.clevelandclinic.org]


Hoping this can help someone, somewhere.