Exposure to small doses of Arsenic compounds over a long period of time can result in lung, skin or liver cancer, or cancer of the lymphatic system. Damage to organs, such as the esophagus, can cause speaking difficulties. Exposure to small doses of Arsenic may also cause confusion and disorientation.
Going to the hospital. If you have severe pneumonia, you may have to go to the hospital: 1  In most cases of pneumonia you get in your daily life, such as at school or work (community-based pneumonia), it is not necessary to go to the hospital. 2  About one-third of people with community-based pneumonia are age 65 or older.
In addition to antibiotics, other treatments for pneumonia include rest, adequate fluid, and supplemental oxygen to raise the level of oxygen in the blood. When To Call a Professional. A simple cold or bronchitis caused by a virus can share many of the same symptoms as pneumonia.