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Atypical Pneumonia (Viral Pneumonia)
SYMPTOMS may include those of the common cold, headache, fever, malaise,
chilliness, sputum containing pus and mucus, severe coughing & muscle pains.
CAUSES are an infection or inflammation of the lungs that may be caused by
viruses or organisms called Mycoplasma.
TREATMENT. Bed rest, medication, oxygen, inhalation of steam, antibiotics.