Medical Minutes: Understanding pneumonia
Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Pneumonia can quickly become serious, especially for older adults and those with chronic health conditions.
Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains more about pneumonia.
“Pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Some people may also feel chest pain when breathing or coughing along with fatigue and weakness. Older adults may experience confusion,” says Pacheco.
ECH Yuma is open 24/7 with low wait times. If anyone experiencing symptoms of pneumonia, go to the ER.