<s>[INST] What are possible complications of pneumonia? [/INST] Pneumonia can lead to serious complications that can require hospitalization, including:
Breathing difficulties. Pneumonia can lead to respiratory failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Fluid around your lungs (pleural effusion).
Bacteria in your bloodstream (bacteremia), or sepsis. The bacteria that cause pneumonia can enter your bloodstream, spreading the infection to other organs and leading to sepsis or organ failure.
Lung abscess. Pneumonia can lead to pus-filled holes in your lungs. Source: Cleveland Clinic. Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4471-pneumonia. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Pneumonia </s>