2022-11-12T06:23:35
Pneumonia is an inflammatory respiratory disorder caused due to bacteria, viruses or fungal infections which impair the air sacs of the lungs, called "Alveoli". It results in the accumulation of fluid or pus in the air sacs, making breathing difficult. It is a contagious disease and could be fatal for the person with weaker immunity, especially in the children's and elderly people. World Pneumonia Day 2022 Theme based on the Worldwide Pneumonia Awareness Campaign - "Pneumolight 2022", with a theme and slogan “Pneumonia Affects Everyone”, with an aim to amplify the effect of awareness campaigns by illuminating monuments worldwide for EVERY BREATH COUNT. Facts:- 1) The chances of getting pneumonia can be substantially reduced. Get a flu shot every year to help prevent seasonal influenza. ... 2) Anyone can get pneumonia. ... 3) Pneumonia can have more than 30 different causes. ... 4) It can be deadly. ... 5) Good health habits can fight pneumonia.