Pneumonia symptoms

Cough, fever, chest pain and breathlessness can indicate pneumonia or other illness. Suspected pneumonia may need an in-person exam, oxygen measurement and chest imaging; online review cannot replace those assessments. Severe breathing difficulty, confusion or blue lips needs 911. Treatment depends on the cause and severity, not every cough needing antibiotics.

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

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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

Conditions related to pneumonia symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pneumonia symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pneumonia symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Cough

Cough is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pneumonia symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

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