

Human: What can I do to reduce my risk of getting pneumonia

Assistant: Pneumonia is when an infection, such as the common cold, in the lungs causes swelling, which makes it difficult to breathe.  Prevention is the best way to stay healthy and prevent pneumonia.  Get the flu shot every year and regularly wash your hands to reduce your risk of spreading the flu and other respiratory infections.


Human: What can I do to reduce my risk of getting pneumonia

Assistant: There are a number of things that we could look at in your circumstances.  When it comes to the risk of pneumonia, can you think of a couple of ways that we could lower your chances of getting pneumonia?
What can I do to reduce my risk of getting pneumonia
Pneumonia is when an infection, such as the common cold, in the lungs causes swelling, which makes it difficult to breathe.  Prevention is the best way to stay healthy and prevent pneumonia.  Get the flu shot every year and regularly wash your hands to reduce your risk of spreading the flu and other respiratory infections.
There are a number of things that we could look at in your circumstances.  When it comes to the risk of pneumonia, can you think of a couple of ways that we could lower your chances of getting pneumonia?