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Due to the inflammation of the lungs with Pneumonia, the gas exchange and gas transport both are reduced because of the lower partial gradient pressure.

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This diagram shows how the filling of the vessels and inflammation restricts air flow.

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This photo shows gas exchange in a healthy alveolus versus the lack of gas exchange in an alveolus infected with pneumonia.

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This video explains how pneumonia affects the lungs and breathing.

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Drinking fluids

Sleep

Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drug

Prescribed antibiotics

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Cough

Fever

Shaking chills

Chest pains

Low energy

Loss of appetite

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Why are the alveoli compromised when a person has pneumonia?

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Why are the alveoli compromised when a person has pneumonia?

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Oxygen exits through the alveoli and into the bloodstream, and carbon dioxide enters the alveoli and exits the body during expiration. If fluid is in the sacs, oxygen and carbon dioxide cannot move throughout the body properly and causes difficulty breathing.

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How does the infected lung impact pulmonary ventilation? 

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How does the infected lung impact pulmonary ventilation? 

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The lungs are unable to add oxygen and remove carbon dioxide at the correct levels. This causes respiratory failure, proven by:
-fast breathing
-struggling for air
-blue lips/fingernails

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A bacteria/virus enters through the airways and causes inflammation in the alveoli. This leads to the air sacs filling with fluid and/or pus.

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the process of air flowing into the lungs when one inhales (inspiration) and exhaled (expiration); a.k.a. breathing

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an infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs