Infectious Diseases

Pulmonary/Chest Infections

Infection of the lungs or airways is known as chest infection. The main types of chest infection are bronchitis and pneumonia. Most viruses lead to increase in bronchitis, whereas most bacteria lead to increase in development of pneumonia. When an infected person coughs or sneezes infections are usually spread. Virus or bacteria fluid droplets into the air, where they can be inhaled in by others cause infections.