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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Pneumonia Recovery Time

Alcohol linked to surgery risk

October 03, 2008
German researchers say that patients who are about to have surgery should avoid drinking alcohol--even in moderation--because it boosts patients' risk of post-surgery complications. In a recent study, people who drank even one to two servings of alcohol per day were more likely to fall victim to pneumonia or heart muscle disease, or to suffer complications such as bleeding after surgery. The scientists say alcohol also weakens surgery patients' immune systems and slows down their recovery time. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Quick Tips if You've Been Through Heart Failure
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...about getting a yearly flu vaccine and a one-time (pneumonia) vaccine. Contact local churches,... Read more »

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After an Osteoporosis Hip Fracture: Recovering at the Hospital
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...but help stave off serious complications such as pneumonia.  "By the next morning, they... Read more »

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CHOICES II-0 - Starting Over
By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

...schizophrenia, much as one can be cured of bacterial pneumonia or strep throat through the use... Read more »

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CHOICES: #0 - An Introduction
By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

...schizophrenia, much as one can be cured of bacterial pneumonia or strep throat through the use... Read more »

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Another Lap Around the Cancer Failure Track
By Laura Zigman , Health Expert

...as it was now. 10. Not Making A Full and Complete Recovery in 6-8 WeeksI still remember the... Read more »

Health Guide

Pneumonia: Prognosis
PrognosisMore 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... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information
...the case of Arthur Ashe, a well-known tennis player and activist who ultimately died of AIDS-related pneumonia. He acquired the AIDS virus from a transfusion received during a bypass procedure... Read more »
Stroke Recovery
...clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis)Pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that travels to the lungs)PneumoniaWidespread infectionHeart problemsUrinary tract infections (a catheter is sometimes used... Read more »

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