The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared November 12 as World Pneumonia Day.
Pneumonia is one of the most important health problems in the world, so this day is an informational occasion to remind us once again of the seriousness of this disease.
It is important to know and remember the symptoms of pneumonia in order to recognize its manifestations and seek medical attention in time:
- common signs and symptoms
◦ cough
purulent sputum
Fever (often above 38.0°C; 

may be absent in elderly patients) shortness of breath wheezing chest pain.
- Pneumonia should be suspected if, in addition to the above symptoms
◦ the disease has affected the patient's general health
◦ symptoms appeared quickly
◦ symptoms of respiratory tract infection have worsened again
Prevention.
Risk groups should receive influenza vaccination.
Conjugate pneumococcal vaccine prevents severe pneumococcal disease and pneumonia. It is recommended for all persons who have previously had community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization and those at increased risk of severe pneumococcal infection or complications associated with such infection.
Give up bad habits.
Maintain good hand hygiene.
Vaccination is the most effective way to finally defeat COVID-19. Pneumonia is the most dangerous complication of coronavirus disease, which can be fatal.
 

Pneumonia should be considered as a possible diagnosis in a patient with an acute illness accompanied by key symptoms such as cough, fever, deterioration in general condition, confusion, and worsening of symptoms of the underlying disease.
Do not self-medicate!
Please contact the clinic of the State Institution “TMA of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Kirovohrad Oblast”, where you will be consulted by qualified doctors and prescribed a full examination and treatment.
You can make an appointment in advance by phone: (0522) 55-70-66, 050-539-46-99