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Treating Pneumonia At Home
Pneumonia - viral; "Walking pneumonia" - viral
Treatment
Antibiotics do not treat viral pneumonia. Medication only works against influenza pneumonia. These medications are called antivirals.
Treatment may also involve:
- Increased fluids
- Oxygen
- Use of humidified air
A hospital stay may be necessary to prevent
You are more likely to be admitted to the hospital if you:
- Are older than 65 years or a young child
- Are unable to...
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Pneumonia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of one or both lungs.Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny,... Read more »
Atypical pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Walking pneumonia; Chlamydophila pneumoniae; Community-acquired pneumonia - atypical TreatmentTake these steps at home:Control your fever with... Read more »
Pneumonia: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Pneumonia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There are two vaccines that can prevent the development of pneumonias. A vaccine against some of the common types of Streptococcus... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaerobic pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Necrotizing pneumonia; Aspiration pneumonitis Treatment Some people may need to be... Read more »
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