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What are the risk for Pneumonia?

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Are aged under 5 years or over 65 years

Smoke tobacco, consume large amounts of alcohol, or both

have underlying conditions such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), asthma, or conditions that affect the kidneys, heart, or liver

have a weakened or impaired immune system, due, for example, to AIDS, HIV, or cancer

take medicines for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

have recently recovered from a cold or influenza infection

experience malnutrition

have been recently hospitalized in an intensive care unit

have been exposed to certain chemicals or pollutants

Dr.

Parthiv Shah, is one of the Pulmonologist in Kandivali has an experience of more than 8 years in the field of respiratory medicine...Read more on.