Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For
As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness ...
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Antibiotics initiated for suspected community-acquired pneumonia even when chest radiography results are negative
Background and Goal: This study explored how chest X-ray results influence antibiotic initiation by general practitioners in France when managing patients with suspected pneumonia. Study Approach ...
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Many PCPs Prescribe Antibiotics for Pneumonia Even With Negative Chest X-Ray
Higher clinical severity was seen in patients with positive vs negative CR, with longer-lasting symptoms. (HealthDay News) — Many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected ...
What to Know About Walking Pneumonia
Walking pneumonia has been steadily infecting more people since last spring, says the agency, with younger children ...
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Is Your Child’s Lingering Cough Actually Walking Pneumonia?
A chest X-ray, a nasal swab, and a discussion with his doctor later, we had our diagnosis: walking pneumonia. Related story Kids Can Drink Mocktails — But Should They? Here’s What a ...
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A prospective study of antibiotic use and clinical factors in patients with suspected pneumonia
This study explored how chest X-ray results influence antibiotic initiation by general practitioners in France when managing patients with suspected pneumonia. The sample included 259 adult patients.
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Many PCPs Prescribe Antibiotics for Pneumonia Even With Negative Chest X-Ray
More than two-thirds of patients with negative chest X-ray results prescribed antibiotics ... antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) even when chest radiograph (CR) results ...