Pneumonia symptoms

Productive cough, fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath can indicate pneumonia. A provider can evaluate severity and start antibiotics online.

Also called: walking pneumonia · chest infection · pneumonia vs bronchitis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

What pneumonia symptoms could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is one of the more common causes of pneumonia symptoms. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is one of the more common causes of pneumonia symptoms. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Cough

Cough is one of the more common causes of pneumonia symptoms. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

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