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Does anyone know if there is a genetic predisposition to Pneumonia?

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I only ask as I have bronchiectasis. I have no idea if my infections are pneumonia or bronchitis (I'm told it's only those two options?) but I unfortunately lost my brother to Pneumonia at the very young age of 33 (him) and it nearly took my dad two years ago. I guess I'm just wondering with Pneumonia being involved with Coronavirus. I'm planning to ask my consultant but wondered if anyone else had considered it/thought about it?

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Hi, important to have the pneumonia vaccine as well as annual flu vaccine.

Both of the above done cover every single strain just the most expected ones - & not corona virus

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