pneumonia ranges from a mild condition treatable at home to a potentially fatal infection requiring hospitalization. you must see your doctor to get appropriate treatment for a successful recovery. your doctor may take the following steps to diagnose pneumonia: listen to your chest for crackling noises and tap your chest to check for dull thuds indicating fluid-filled lungs request x-rays to confirm that you have pneumonia showing where air sacs in the lungs are filled with fluid and debris
how is pneumonia diagnosed?