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This is known as hospital-acquired or nosocomial pneumonia. Inhalation of Irritants: Inhaling certain chemical irritants or pollutants can damage the lungs and increase the risk of pneumonia.

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This may require multiple IV sticks, which can increase the incidence of nosocomial infections. The incidence of infections with PIVs is usually low, but serious problems can occur because of the ...