Pneumonia 

Symptoms of pneumonia can start suddenly or gradually over a few days.

They include:
– A cough (you may cough up yellow or green mucus (phlegm)
– Shortness of breath
– A high temperature
– Chest pain
– An aching body
– Feeling very tired
– Loss of appetite
– Making wheezing noises when you breathe – babies may also make grunting noises
– Feeling confused – this is common in older people

Rest until you feel better – try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to do normal activities

Drink plenty of fluids

Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to help with pain or a high temperature

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze

Put used tissues in the bin as quickly as possible

Wash your hands regularly with water and soap

You’ll usually be given antibiotics to treat pneumonia. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks.

Some people are more at risk of becoming seriously ill. You may need to go to hospital for treatment if:
– You’re over 65
– You have cardiovascular disease or a long-term lung condition
– Your baby or young child has pneumonia
– You’re very unwell

DO NOT :
– TAKE COUGH MEDICATION (Coughing helps the body get rid of the infection)
– SMOKE

Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to help with pain or a high temperature
You can also get the pneumococcal vaccine by calling us and booking yourself in