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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

Should patients who have heart disease take vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, and shingles?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...prevents a disease that does not usually cause long-term effects, I currently do not recommend... Read more »

Pneumonia and PPI's

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Since it was theorized that the cough suppression effects of PPI's might be part of the issue... Read more »

Should People With Asthma Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...review the impact that severe infections from a common pneumonia bacterium can have on... Read more »

Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...plan into effect, focused on the seasonal flu and pneumonia. These respiratory infections can be... Read more »

It's Autumn: Do You Know Where Your Flu Shot Is Coming From?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...preventing winter viruses, including the flu and pneumonia. These respiratory infections can be... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pneumonia: Causes

CausesBacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.Many bacteria... Read more »

Immunizations: Pneumococcal Pneumonia

...between 12 and 23 months only need 2 doses. Those who are over 2 years old need only one dose.Side Effects of the Pneumococcal Pneumonia VaccineSide effects include pain and redness at the... Read more »

Pneumonia: Medications

...Clindamycin-primaquine may be a good salvage treatment for patients who do not respond to standard therapies.Side Effects of AntibioticsMost antibiotics have the following side effects (although... Read more »

Pneumonia: Diagnosis

Diagnostic Difficulties in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). It is important to determine if the cause of CAP is bacteria, atypical bacteria, or a virus, since they all require different... Read more »

Pneumonia: Treatment

Patients with pneumonia are generally treated with:AntibioticsRespiratory support with oxygen, if neededCategorizing Severity and Determining the Need for HospitalizationUp to 10% of all... Read more »

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