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   What is walking pneumonia?

   • Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes your airways to swell, the air sacs in your lungs to fill with mucus and other fluids, a high fever and a cough with mucus. If you have walking pneumonia, you may feel well enough to walk around and carry out daily tasks without realizing you have pneumonia.

   Walking Pneumonia: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Why is walking pneumonia called atypical pneumonia?

   • It’s also called atypical pneumonia because it’s often caused by bacteria that, while common, are difficult to detect. Walking pneumonia is typically milder than traditional pneumonia, which is responsible for roughly 1.5 million emergency department visits annually. It doesn’t cause symptoms that require bed rest or hospitalization.

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   How often does walking pneumonia occur?

   • Walking pneumonia is common. The number of cases fluctuates, usually spiking every three to seven years. Walking pneumonia can occur at any time of the year. However, it occurs most often during the fall and winter. What are the first signs of walking pneumonia? Walking pneumonia symptoms include: Sore throat (pharyngitis).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Atypical_pneumoniaAtypical pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Atypical pneumonia, also known as walking pneumonia, [1] is any type of pneumonia not caused by one of the pathogens most commonly associated with the disease. Its clinical presentation contrasts to that of "typical" pneumonia. A variety of microorganisms can cause it.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesWalking Pneumonia: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Nov 1, 2022 · Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection. Causes may include bacteria, viruses or mold. Symptoms include a sore throat, sneezing, cough, headache, mild chills and a low-grade fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines. Contents Overview Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment Prevention ...

   • Atypical pneumonia, sometimes called walking pneumonia, is a bacterial infection of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Some people with walking...
   • Walking pneumonia is quite common. About 2 million cases of mycoplasma pneumonia occur in the United States each year. Mycoplasma pneumonia account...
   • Mycoplasma pneumonia is spread through person-to-person contact when an infected person coughs or sneezes, releasing airborne water droplets contai...
   • Early symptoms may include: 1. Sore throat (pharyngitis) 2. Tracheobronchitis (inflammation of the trachea and bronchi of the lungs) 3. Low-grade f...

4. www.webmd.com › lung › walking-pneumoniaWhat Is Walking Pneumonia? - WebMD

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   Mar 19, 2024 · 7 min read. What Is Walking Pneumonia? Also known as atypical pneumonia, "walking pneumonia" is a mild form of pneumonia , which is a lung infection. It is common in children aged 5-15...

5. www.yalemedicine.org › news › walking-pneumoniaWalking Pneumonia: What You Should Know - Yale Medicine

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Walking pneumonia is a common subtype of community-acquired pneumonia, and is typically caused by a difficult-to-detect bacterium called Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Infections caused by this bacteria are generally mild but can sometimes be severe. There are a few different ways one can get a bacterial infection, Dr. Murray explains.

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › pneumoniaWalking pneumonia: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 8, 2023 · "Walking pneumonia" is an informal term for a common bacterial condition. It produces milder symptoms that appear more gradually than in other types of more serious pneumonia. Symptoms may include: Cough. Fever. Sore throat. Headache. Runny nose. Ear pain. Chest pain from coughing.

7. www.healthline.com › health › atypical-pneumoniaWalking Pneumonia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and More

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   Dec 8, 2021 · Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. Outlook. Walking pneumonia is typically a milder version of pneumonia. Symptoms may be similar to those of the common cold. In some cases, it can cause...