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Stroke: Too Much to Swallow
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert...serious complication to stroke recovery can result in pneumonia or inadequate nutrition. This... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »Mycoplasma pneumonia
Antibiotics may be prescribed for more serious symptoms related to mycoplasma pneumonia. Home care includes rest and a high-protein diet with adequate fluids. Support Groups... 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 »Psittacosis
...Full recovery is expected. Complications Decreased lung function as a result of the pneumonia Heart valve infection Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) ... 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 »Images
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