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Pneumonia , an infection causing inflammation of the lung tissue, can make breathing difficult and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening by cutting off your air supply. ‌

However, this common chest infection doesn't always have such a dire outcome for many people. ‌

Typically, patients are prescribed antibiotics and should recover within two to four weeks, while some might find that a mild case of the infection clears up on its own. ‌

Nevertheless, those who develop a more serious illness may require hospitalisation for urgent treatment to prevent the infection from becoming fatal.

The NHS urged people experiencing these pneumonia symptoms to call 999:

You're struggling to breathe – you're choking, gasping and unable to speak

You have pale,

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