There are two vaccines that can prevent the development of pneumonias. A vaccine against some of the common types of Streptococcus pneumonia (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, or PPV) is recommended for people older than 65 and for people at higher risk of developing serious pneumonia. This includes people with:
Lung disease
Heart disease
Liver disease
Kidney disease
A damaged spleen or no spleen
Certain types of cancer or...
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The approach to treating patients with pneumonia generally involves:Deciding who can be treated at home and who needs to be in the hospitalDeciding... Read more »
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Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia Prevention Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, going to the... Read more »
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Pneumonia - viral; "Walking pneumonia" - viral TreatmentAntibiotics do not treat viral pneumonia. Medication only works against influenza pneumonia.... Read more »
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Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of one or both lungs.Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny,... Read more »
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Ornithosis; Chlamydia psittaci Treatment The infection is treated with antibiotics. Doxycycline is the first line treatment. Other... Read more »