Too Sick to Rest, Too Well to Stop: Understanding Walking Pneumonia

Walking pneumonia is a mild type of lung infection that often feels like a lingering cold or flu. Unlike typical pneumonia, walking pneumonia allows individuals to stay active despite symptoms like chest pain, persistent cough with mucus, fatigue, fever, chills, and shortness of breath. It can affect people of all ages, with infants and the elderly showing more severe signs. Though usually not serious, it still requires attention if symptoms persist or worsen to avoid complications.