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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Introduction

Introduction


Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung that is most often caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. Occasionally, inhaled chemicals that irritate the lungs can cause pneumonia. Healthy people can usually fight off pneumonia infections. However, people who are sick, including those who are recovering from the flu (influenza) or an upper respiratory illness, have weakened immune systems that make it easier for bacteria to grow in their lungs.

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Medications

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...directed by your doctor. Before using, check the single-use pre-filled glass syringe... Read more »

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...daily use. The maximum dose is 6 tablets for a single headache attack and 10 tablets in any... Read more »

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... Each vial contains enough medication to treat a single migraine attack. Before using each... Read more »

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...this medication as prescribed, usually either as a single daily dose in the morning or... Read more »

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...seizure. Do not take more than 150 milligrams as a single dose, and do not take more than... Read more »

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