Severe Pneumonia Specialists in Chetput, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

What is Severe Pneumonia?

Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection in which inflammation and fluid buildup in the air sacs significantly impair breathing and oxygen exchange, often requiring hospitalization and, in the most critical cases, intensive care and mechanical ventilation. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and severity is determined by factors including the extent of lung involvement, the presence of complications such as sepsis or respiratory failure, and the patient's overall health and immune status. Certain populations, including older adults, young children, and those with weakened immune systems or chronic lung disease, are at particularly high risk of developing severe disease. Prompt recognition of warning signs and rapid initiation of appropriate treatment are critical to preventing progression to respiratory failure and death.