Pneumonia

Inflammation of lung alveoli, the tiny air sacs deep within the lungs where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged.

Pneumonia can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle stiffness, chest pain, coughing up of phlegm, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing.

The disease can be acute or chronic and is usually caused by bacteria or viruses.

Source: GreenFacts

1. Trachea
2. Pulmonary artery
3. Pulmonary vein
4. Alveolar duct
5. Alveoli
6. Cardiac notch
7. Bronchioles
8. Tertiary bronchi
9. Secondary bronchi
10. Primary bronchi
11. Larynx

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