Fever is a common symptom of pneumonia.
Walking pneumonia is mild and highly treatable, rarely requiring hospitalization.
Whats important to remember about pneumonia without fever is that it still has the potential to be dangerous.
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Symptoms range in intensityfrom being mild to very severe.
Be mindful of how youre feeling, and dont be afraid to call for help if symptoms worsen.
Symptoms can be age specific.
Most otherwise-healthy adults see relatively quick relief from symptoms with treatment.
In rare cases, there are long-term effects, even after complete recovery.
Children whove had pneumonia may develop lifelong breathing difficulties, for instance.
Chronic effects can cause:
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