What causes a lung infection

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Both viruses and bacteria can cause a respiratory infection. Causes include:

bronchitis
pneumonia
bronchiolitis

Various respiratory complications of acute severe pancreatitis include early arterial hypoxia, atelectasis, pneumonia, pleural effusion, mediastinal abscess, pulmonary infarction, elevated diaphragm, empyema, acute lung injury and finally acute respiratory distress syndrome. Your doctor can tell you more.

Helena