Lung Infections

Lung infections are conditions in which microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi affect the lung tissue or the lower airways, interfering with breathing.

Common symptoms: Cough, sputum production, fever, difficulty breathing, and chest pain when inhaling. General malaise and fatigue are also common.

When to seek care? Marked shortness of breath, sustained high fever, or rapid deterioration of general condition are situations that require evaluation without delay, especially in older adults or people with chronic illnesses.

Which specialist treats it? In severe or rapidly progressing cases, the emergency physician and the critical care and intensive care specialist step in, stabilizing the patient and guiding hospital management. In the presence of respiratory warning signs, the prudent course is not to wait and to seek medical care.