‘Walking pneumonia’ is milder and doesn’t always require medication — but it’s also highly contagious
Both are respiratory infections, but bronchitis affects your bronchial tubes, while pneumonia affects the air sacs in your lungs
RSV can lead your child to develop pneumonia and have trouble breathing
Influenza puts stress on your body and can lead to serious conditions like pneumonia or stroke
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Untreated, some infections can be contagious for up to four weeks!
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