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Community Acquired Pneumonia sometimes is presented after an episode of cold, flu, or any condition that gives access to bacteria to infect the airways. The symptoms of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) may vary and are generally similar to that of common cold or flu. This variability in symptoms may sometimes make it difficult to recognize pneumonia. Many people assume the symptoms to be of difficult case of cold. However, if it is not diagnosed and treated well in time, CAP can pose a threat and could be fatal to life.
Some easily recognizable community acquired pneumonia symptoms are as follows:
- night sweats
- shaking and chills
- a cough that expels sputum, which is usually rust or burnt orange color
- shortness of breath
- chest pain worsened by deep breathing or coughing
- fever
In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, the following symptoms could be associated with this disease:
- Excessive sweating and clammy skin
- Excessive fatigue
- Confusion in older people
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
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