What are the symptoms of viral pneumonia?

The symptoms of viral pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and they may include:

- Fever

- Chills

- Cough (dry or with sputum)

- Shortness of breath

- Difficulty breathing

- Chest pain or tightness

- Muscle aches

- Fatigue

- Headache

- Sore throat

- Runny nose

- Sneezing

- Loss of appetite

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

In some cases, viral pneumonia can also lead to:

- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): A serious condition in which the lungs are unable to get enough oxygen to the body's organs.

- Sepsis: A life-threatening condition in which the body's inflammatory response to infection damages its own tissues.

- Multi-organ failure: A condition in which several organs in the body fail to function properly.