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What Is The Recovery For Pneumonia

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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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 »

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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Alcoholism: Complications

...contraception, and dietary deficiencies). Click the icon to see an image of cervical cancer.Effects on the LungPneumonia. Alcoholism is strongly associated with very serious pneumonia. Over time,... Read more »

Stroke Recovery

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