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Dozens of antibiotics are available that can treat most cases of pneumonia in or out of the hospital, but it is sometimes difficult for the physician to select the best drug. Patients with pneumonia are given a specific antibiotic based on what type of organism is causing the disease. If the organism is unknown, the antibiotic is based on individual risk factors, such as age, health, and severity of the illness.

In determining the appropriate antibiotic, the physician must first answer...

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Pneumonia: Prognosis

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Pneumonia: Diagnosis

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Pneumonia: Causes

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Pneumonia: Treatment

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

...steroid inhalants. This is a serious side effect of oral steroids.AntibioticsTreating Acute Bronchitis or Pneumonia in COLD Patients. People with COLD are at heightened risk for pneumonia, but any... Read more »

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Bactrim Oral Uses and How to Use

...also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication... Read more »

Rheumatrex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...lung problems, lung infections (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia), skin reactions, diarrhea, and... Read more »

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