<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the historical background of pneumonia?  <response>: <reason> Pneumonia was first discovered by Hippocrates. In 1817, Dr. Simpson of United Kingdom was the first to report a case of pneumonia treated with blood letting. In 1842, Dr. Edward Newfold of United Kingdom was the first to report a case of typhoid pneumonia. In 1875, Dr. Edwin Klebs was the first to discover the association between bacteria and the development of pneumonia. 