“Ensuring underlying health issues like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are well-managed can also reduce the likelihood of developing pneumonia or having other viruses like COVID-19 and RSV d ...

adults 65 and older are at a higher risk of getting pneumonia because of their weakened immune systems. People who smoke or have asthma, lung problems, autoimmune diseases, diabetes or other ...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that leads to the small air sacs filling with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to ...

diabetes, and COPD—that make them even more vulnerable to severe pneumococcal disease. The cost of treating pneumonia, especially when it leads to hospital stays or intensive care, far outweighs ...