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1 Stay away from people who have colds, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections. 2  If you haven't had measles or chickenpox or if you didn't get vaccines against these diseases, avoid people who have them. 3  Wash your hands often. 4  This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.here are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. 1  Stop smoking. 2  You're more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke. 3  Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia.
From the alveoli, oxygen goes into your blood while carbon dioxide moves out of your blood. When you have pneumonia, your alveoli get inflamed (irritated and swollen) and fill with fluid. This makes it difficult for you to breathe. Pneumonia is usually caused by bacteria or a virus.here are 4 types of pneumonia: 1  Community-acquired pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia. 2  You can catch it in public areas (such as work, school, the grocery store or the gym).