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Medical Conditions - Lung Infection

Lung infection is caused due to bacteria and viruses. Pneumonia is a common lung infection, and it affects the smaller air sacs in the lungs. Bronchitis occurs due to infection affecting the bronchial tube, and it is caused due by viruses commonly. Bronchiolitis is a viral infection affecting the passage of the lungs. Body ache, runny nose, fatigue, and fever are some symptoms seen in lung infection.

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