Swavalamban: It's All About Health And Wellness!

Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. निमोनिया होने पर पीड़ित व्यक्ति के फेफड़ों में सूजन आ जाती है एवं उनमे पस भर जाता है . Immunize your kids ( Representational image/pic: thehindu) Pneumonia is the single largest cause of death due to infections in children worldwide. It accounts for 16% of all deaths of children under five years old. As per a study, वर्ष २०१५-१६ में हमारे भारत में करीब ३ लाख से ज्यादा बच्चों की असमय मृत्यु का कारण निमोनिया और डायरिया ही है.  In order to raise awareness about this, World Pneumonia Day is observed on 12th of November.  Pneumonia is caused by  infectious agents like viruses, bacteria and fungi, and is transmitted through the viruses and bacteria that are commonly found in a child's nose or throat, can infect the lungs if they are inhaled. They may also spread via air-borne droplets from a cough or sneeze. In addition, pneumonia may spread through blood, especially during and shor...