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Lung Infections Are Serious - Get Your Cough Checked

Whether it's a fever, a persistent cough that just won't go away, discolored mucus, or difficulty breathing, it is important to be checked for pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused either by a virus or by bacteria - we can treat both!

Anyone Can Get Pneumonia

While the very young and very old are at the greatest risk, anyone can get pneumonia from areas with lots of people in close quarters - such as work, school, and large family homes.

Early Symptoms

• Cough - especially with rusty or green mucus
• Fever
• Shaking and chills
• Chest pain that worsens when you cough or breathe
• Fast heartbeat
• Feeling very tired or very weak
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
  

Let Us Diagnose Your Symptoms

The board-certified infectious disease doctor at J Agustin Lacson, MD, will follow up on your symptoms with a chest x-ray and a CBC test. We will also ask questions to help identify the source of the problem.

Once we know whether it's viral or bacterial pneumonia, we'll be able to administer effective treatments to help your body fight off the infection and get your lungs healthy again.