Search results for pneumonia

11 - 20 of 237 results for "pneumonia"

• Pleurisy

  Find out more about pleurisy, where inflammation around the lungs causes sharp chest pain.

• RSV vaccine

  Find out about the RSV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and common side effects.

• Legionnaires' disease

  Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.

• Scarlet fever

  Find out about scarlet fever, including the symptoms, what to do if you or your child has it, how it's treated, how long it lasts and how it's spread.

• Tuberculosis (TB)

  NHS information about tuberculosis (TB), including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

• Diphtheria

  Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It's very rare in England.

• Bronchiolitis

  Find out more about bronchiolitis, including the symptoms, how it's treated and what causes it.

• Pulmonary embolism

  Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

• Croup

  Find out about croup, including the symptoms, what to do if your child has it, and when to get medical help.

• Shortness of breath

  NHS information about shortness of breath, or breathlessness, including when to get medical help and what the cause might be.