US Medical Term · conditions
Pneumonia
Neumonía
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Pneumonia |
| Spanish (Español) | Neumonía |
| Chinese (中文) | 肺炎 |
| Korean (한국어) | 폐렴 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm phổi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pulmonya |
| Portuguese (Português) | Pneumonia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ปอดอักเสบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 肺炎 |
What it means
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Common symptoms include cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Bacterial pneumonia is usually treated with antibiotics, while viral pneumonia may require antiviral medications. Mild cases can be managed at home with rest and fluids, but severe cases require hospitalization, especially in older adults, young children, or people with weakened immune systems. Vaccines are available to prevent some common causes of pneumonia.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been diagnosed with pneumonia and am having difficulty breathing.
Me han diagnosticado neumonía y tengo dificultad para respirar.
Do I need to be hospitalized or can I treat my pneumonia at home?
¿Necesito ser hospitalizado o puedo tratar mi neumonía en casa?
Which antibiotic is prescribed for my type of pneumonia?
¿Qué antibiótico se receta para mi tipo de neumonía?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
J18 Pneumonia, unspecified organismRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026