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Pneumonia is a common acute respiratory infection that affects the alveoli and distal airways. Pneumonia is broadly divided into community-acquired pneumonia or hospital-acquired pneumonia. A large variety of microorganisms can cause pneumonia, including bacteria, respiratory viruses and fungi, and there are great geographical variations in their prevalence. Individuals with pneumonia often present with respiratory and systemic symptoms, and diagnosis is based on both clinical presentation and radiological findings. Pneumonia occurs more commonly in susceptible individuals, including children of <5 years of age and older adults with prior chronic conditions. Development of the disease largely depends on the host immune response, with pathogen characteristics having a less prominent role. Individuals with pneumonia often present with respiratory and systemic symptoms, and diagnosis is based on both clinical presentation and radiological findings. It is crucial to identify the causative pathogens, as delayed and inadequate antimicrobial therapy can lead to poor outcomes. A 71 yrs male patient was admitted in a Multispeciality hospital due to cough with mucoid expectoration, fever for 4 days & breathlessness for 2 days. On examination of his vitals, it's shown that his temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, SPO2 are not within the normal limit and on further investigation he was diagnosed as Right Lower Lobe Pneumonia. After starting the treatment, all his vitals remained stable & discharged after 5 days with in the instruction to follow-up the medication.