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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prognosis

Prognosis

More than a million people are hospitalized each year for pneumonia, making it the third most frequent reason for hospitalizations (births are first and heart disease is second). Although the majority of pneumonias respond well to treatment, the infection can still be a very serious problem. It kills between 40,000 and 70,000 people each year.

Outlook for High-Risk Individuals

Hospitalized Patients. For patients who require hospitalization for pneumonia, thedeath rate is between 10 - 25%....

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Expert & Community Posts

Hard to swallow: Understanding Dysphagia

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...lungs; and the development of lung infections known as aspiration pneumonia. It's important... Read more »

Hard to swallow part 3: Tube feed or not tube feed

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...beneficial to health, they are not proven to prevent aspiration pneumonia or prolong life in... Read more »

Talk about tube feeding

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...person's airway, leading to a dangerous problem called aspiration pneumonia. Because of this and... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Swallowing Difficulty

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

I have been experiencing a lot of difficulty swallowing and underwent an endoscopy that was normal.... Read more »

Pneumonia and PPI's

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...your doctor! If you are at an increased risk for aspiration pneumonia or have had problems in... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pneumonia: Causes

...varicella-zoster (the cause of chicken pox) can cause pneumonia in people with impaired immune systems.Aspiration Pneumonia and Anaerobic BacteriaThe mouth contains a mixture of bacteria that is... Read more »

Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications

...years, death from DKA has decreased to about 2% of all casesOther serious complications from DKA include aspiration pneumonia and adult respiratory distress syndromeLife-saving treatment uses... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia

...are also treated with bicarbonate to reduce acid levels.Other serious complications from DKA include aspiration pneumonia and adult respiratory distress syndrome.If the condition persists, coma... Read more »

Parkinson's Disease: Complications

...Motor impairment of the muscles in the throat not only impairs swallowing but it also poses a risk for aspiration pneumonia.Constipation is a major problem and occurs both as a result of the... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications

...to address swallowing problems. Left untreated, swallowing problems can increase patients' risks of aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and other problems.OsteoporosisMS is a strong... Read more »

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