Pneumonia in Elderly – What Every Family Member Should Know
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Pneumonia in elderly adults is one of the major causes of death in the United States. It often arises after a complication of influenza. As a matter of fact, it was the leading cause of death in the U.S over two centuries ago. Over four million people get pneumonia each year in the U.S., and if you are over 65, you are at a higher risk of getting…