Hallberg's Picture of Health: What pneumonia does to a body
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday, and she has canceled campaign events to rest on the advice of her doctor.
What exactly does pneumonia do to a body?
Dr. Jon Hallberg, MPR News' regular medical analyst, joined All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about the ailment.
They also talked about the recent rise of Legionnaires' disease, another lung-related sickness. Last week, there were five cases diagnosed in Hopkins that the state Department of Health is investigating.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
