In people with Parkinsonâs disease, specific nerve cells or neurons in the brain steadily break down or die. Most of the symptoms are caused by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine (chemical messengers in the brain).
The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe. Many factors affect how serious pneumonia is, including the type of germ causing the infection and your age and overall health. People who have pneumonia may have other symptoms, including nausea (feeling sick to the stomach), vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms may vary in certain populations. Newborns and infants may not show any signs of the infection.
In people with compromised immune systems, the organisms that cause pneumonia are different than those seen in the other types of pneumonia. Symptoms. Most types of pneumonia cause fever, cough with sputum (coughed-up mucus), shortness of breath and fatigue. In older patients, fatigue or confusion can be the only or most noticeable symptom. In viral pneumonia, a dry cough without sputum is more common. Diagnosis. Your doctor first will ask about your symptoms.