Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, often causing them to fill with fluid or pus. This disease is common in Nigeria, particularly among children and the elderly. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential to reduce complications.

Causes

• Bacterial infection
• Viral infection
• Fungal infection

Symptoms

• Cough with phlegm or pus
• Fever and chills
• Shortness of breath

Prevention

• Vaccination against pneumonia-causing germs
• Practicing good hygiene and handwashing
• Avoiding smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke

Treatment

• Seek medical care from certified hospitals such as Eko Hospital, Lagoon Hospitals, or Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
• Follow prescribed antibiotics or antiviral medications
• Ensure adequate rest and hydration

Nearby hospitals for treatment

• Eko Hospital
  31 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos | +234-1-4977000
• Lagoon Hospitals
  1-5 Ikoyi, Lagos | +234-1-2704000
• Lagos University Teaching Hospital
  Idi-Araba, Lagos | +234-xxx-xxxx
• Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
  Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos | +234-1-7743426
• Reddington Hospital
  12 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island, Lagos | +234-1-2719200
• St. Nicholas Hospital Lagos
  57 Campbell St, Lagos Island | +234-1-2632100