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    'Pneumonia' is caused by the inflammation of -
    Question

    'Pneumonia' is caused by the inflammation of -

    A.

    Liver

    B.

    Heart

    C.

    Lungs

    D.

    Brain

    Correct option is C


    The correct answer is (c) Lungs.
    · Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, leading to symptoms like cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.
    Information Booster:
    · Causes of Pneumonia: Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The most common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae.
    · Symptoms: Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing, confusion or changes in mental awareness (in adults age 65 and older), cough, which may produce phlegm, fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking chills, lower than normal body temperature (in adults older than age 65 and people with weak immune systems), nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and shortness of breath.
    · Treatment: Treatment for pneumonia typically includes antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia, rest, fluids, and fever control.

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