• Why does pneumonia cause coughing?

My 14-year-old son has pneumonia along with a really bad cough. He coughs so much that he ends up having issues breathing. Why does pneumonia cause coughing like this?

1 Answer

  • Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sacramento, CA

Because of inflammation in the lung

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