lung and airway disorders
Pneumonia in Immunocompromised People
Symptoms of Pneumonia in Immunocompromised People
Symptoms of pneumonia in people who have a weakened immune system may be the same as those for Symptoms and include the following: A general feeling of weakness (malaise) Cough that produces sputum (thick or discolored mucus) Shortness of breath Fever Chills Chest pain These symptoms can develop rapidly or slowly. Most people who haveP. jiroveciipneumonia develop a fever, shortness of breath, and a dry cough, often slowly. The lungs may not be able to deliver sufficient oxygen to the blood, leading to shortness of breath that is sometimes severe. 