Pneumonia is a disease that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. Even with the discovery of antibiotics, it continues to infect thousands of people across the globe and it continues to claim lives every day. In fact, according to the American Thoracic Society, phenomena are the leading cause of death worldwide for children less than five years of age. Aside from childbirth, it is the most common reason for hospitalization with over 1 million Americans hospitalized for treatment every year.
