Pneumonia

May need urgent care

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Pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, often causing them to fill with fluid or pus. This disease is common in Nigeria, particularly among children and the elderly. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential to reduce complications.

Causes

Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Fungal infection

Symptoms

Cough with phlegm or pus
Fever and chills
Shortness of breath

Treatment themes

Seek medical care from certified hospitals such as Eko Hospital, Lagoon Hospitals, or Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
Follow prescribed antibiotics or antiviral medications
Ensure adequate rest and hydration

Vaccination against pneumonia-causing germs
Practicing good hygiene and handwashing
Avoiding smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke

Eko Hospital

31 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos

+234-1-4977000

Lagoon Hospitals

1-5 Ikoyi, Lagos

+234-1-2704000

Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Idi-Araba, Lagos

+234-xxx-xxxx

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos

+234-1-7743426

Reddington Hospital

12 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island, Lagos

+234-1-2719200

St. Nicholas Hospital Lagos

57 Campbell St, Lagos Island

+234-1-2632100

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