What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Is Walking Pneumonia Contagious?
Since walking pneumonia is also caused by infectious pathogens, it is therefore contagious and can spread through person to person contact. Those who are infected can cough or sneeze. This action releases tiny droplets into the air. When inhaled by others who are nearby, the infection can spread to them.
Therefore, the infection can easily spread in shared living spaces or crowded areas such as schools, nursing homes, and dormitories. It generally affects younger children compared to adults. The severity of the disease may increase among those with existing respiratory conditions such as a weak immune system, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, emphysema, and those taking immunosuppressants.
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