Coughing, sneezing, an endless runny nose, a sore throat and
that just plain miserable feeling… I know you’ve been there!
Most of us have. It’s a “case of the yuckies” strong enough to
wipe the “nice” right out of most Minnesotans. But, how do you
know if it’s just a cold or something more serious like
bronchitis, the flu or even pneumonia? - It’s a fact that more
than 3 million people develop pneumonia in the United States
every year AND almost half are hospitalized because of it! Some
have even suffered respiratory failure, the main cause of death
in pneumonia patients. - Bronchitis, which is an inflammation of
the main passageways to the lungs, can also cause complications.
If left untreated, bronchitis can develop into pneumonia. -
Symptoms of the flu can also mimic those of pneumonia and
bronchitis. Some flu patients can recover at home with adequate
rest, fluids, etc. But, there are cases where flu complications
require a trip to the ER. Is it a really bad head cold or severe
pneumonia? When is it time