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6. Difficulty Breathing
Depending on the cough’s severity and how the infection will progress, some people who have walking pneumonia may find it difficult to breathe. Several factors can play a part in the shortness of breath, such as heart conditions and blockages in the breathing passage.
The inflammation and too much production of mucus during pneumonia can narrow the airways. As a result, the patient will need to exert more effort than usual to fill the lungs with sufficient oxygen and this further adds to the difficulty of breathing. Remember that having shortness of breath is a symptom that must not be taken lightly. This is a serious symptom that requires urgent medical attention.
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