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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Medications

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Dozens of antibiotics are available that can treat most cases of pneumonia in or out of the hospital, but it is sometimes difficult for the physician to select the best drug. Patients with pneumonia are given a specific antibiotic based on what type of organism is causing the disease. If the organism is unknown, the antibiotic is based on individual risk factors, such as age, health, and severity of the illness.

In determining the appropriate antibiotic, the physician must first answer...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Understanding Allergic Reactions
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...big factor in the immune response associated with allergy. In fact, a blood test can measure the... Read more »

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Asthma and Food Allergies -- What You Should Know
By Fred Little , Health Expert

Asthma and food allergy In this entry, I would like to review the increase in food allergies and... Read more »

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From AAAAI: The Rise of Milk Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...However, milk is quickly becoming an equally deadly food allergy threat.   At the American... Read more »

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Allergic Reactions to Medications
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...treatment.  Read Kathi's post: How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best? Read more »

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Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...farmers, "has allocated nearly $5 million in food allergy education and research efforts... Read more »

Health Guide

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...people have a history of an allergic reaction to penicillin, but some evidence is suggesting that the allergy may not recur in a significant number of adults. Skin tests are available that could... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
...organism.Many people have a history of an allergic reaction to penicillin, but some evidence suggests that the allergy may not persist in a significant number of adults. Skin tests are available... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...used in patients whose infections occurred after dental work or in patients allergic to sulfa drugs. Allergic reactions can be very serious. Trimethoprim (Proloprim, Trimpex) is sometimes used... Read more »
Botox and Other Wrinkle Injections
...human sources do not provide long-lasting benefits. Synthetic fillers are permanent but may cause an allergic reaction, which can lead to chronic problems. Such reactions are rare, but they can be... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Immunotherapy
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy (commonly referred to as "allergy shots") is a highly effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the premise that people who receive injections of a... Read more »

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