Wet lung or in medical terms it is called Pneumonia is an infectious disease of the lungs that causes the air sacs to become inflamed and swell, so that the lungs can be filled with water or mucous fluid.
This disease can be experienced not only in adults, even in children. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that pneumonia caused 16% of under-five deaths in the world in 2015. Even in Indonesia, wet lung disease in children causes 2-3 under-fives to die every hour. The data was quoted from CNN.
Some of the symptoms of pneumonia include:
- Fever, headache, body chills
- Cough with no phlegm, nor phlegm
- Chest pain when breathing
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Pain in muscles, joints, and fatigue
This disease can be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses, so it is easily transmitted through the air. If you experience the symptoms as mentioned above, then there are several ways you can do as a way of recovery: get plenty of rest and don't get too tired in your activities, and drink enough water to reduce the amount of mucus or phlegm in the lungs.
If the disease continues, or even gets worse, check with a trusted hospital so that treatment can be given quickly and precisely. The ways to prevent pneumonia include: Vaccination, adopting a clean lifestyle such as diligently washing hands with soap and clean water, staying away from smoking, and adopting a healthy lifestyle by consuming healthy food and exercising regularly.
*summarized from various sources*