walking pneumonia
noun
: a usually mild pneumonia caused by a mycoplasma (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) and characterized by malaise, cough, and often fever
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The reasons for the recent uptick aren’t totally clear, but experts think pertussis might be experiencing a similar post-pandemic rebound as other contagious conditions like influenza and walking pneumonia.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Experts Weigh In Other Illnesses to Have on Your Radar
Experts say whooping cough, walking pneumonia, and even bird flu deserve some extra attention this season.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
But what causes walking pneumonia, what are the symptoms, and how serious is the disease?
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Most people with walking pneumonia can continue functioning normally without staying in bed or going to the hospital.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Viruses going around North Carolina COVID-19, flu, RSV and walking pneumonia continue to spread across the state, Weber said, but some viruses are circulating faster than others.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
The county health department’s examination of recent emergency department data shows much lower walking pneumonia levels for adults.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
With walking pneumonia, any congestion may be short-lived and last less than 24 hours, says Lovins.
—Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Plus, walking pneumonia cases are surging in the state's children, according to The Times-Picayune.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Experts Weigh In Other Illnesses to Have on Your Radar
Experts say whooping cough, walking pneumonia, and even bird flu deserve some extra attention this season.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
But what causes walking pneumonia, what are the symptoms, and how serious is the disease?
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Most people with walking pneumonia can continue functioning normally without staying in bed or going to the hospital.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Viruses going around North Carolina COVID-19, flu, RSV and walking pneumonia continue to spread across the state, Weber said, but some viruses are circulating faster than others.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
The county health department’s examination of recent emergency department data shows much lower walking pneumonia levels for adults.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
With walking pneumonia, any congestion may be short-lived and last less than 24 hours, says Lovins.
—Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Plus, walking pneumonia cases are surging in the state's children, according to The Times-Picayune.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Walking pneumonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20pneumonia. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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