Pneumonia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2020年6月13日 · Treatment. Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing complications. People who have community-acquired pneumonia usually can be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more.
Lingular Pneumonia - Radiology In Plain English
Lingular pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the left lung’s upper lobe, known as the lingula. In this article, we will explore the symptoms, causes, imaging and treatment options for lingular pneumonia.
Overview of community-acquired pneumonia in adults
2024年4月5日 · While most patients with CAP will recover with appropriate antibiotic treatment, some will progress and/or develop complications despite appropriate therapy (ie, clinical failure) and some will remain symptomatic (ie, nonresolving pneumonia).
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Updated Recommendations …
2020年7月15日 · The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
Pneumonia Treatment and Recovery - American Lung Association
2024年11月1日 · The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and prevent complications. It is important to follow your treatment plan carefully until you are fully recovered. Take any medications as prescribed by your doctor. If your pneumonia is caused by bacteria, you will be given an antibiotic.
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Pneumonia
Treatment. Most cases of pneumonia can be managed in the outpatient setting. Several severity assessment tools have been developed to help determine appropriate treatment settings.
Management and Prevention Guidelines | Pneumonia | CDC
2023年10月13日 · Professional organizations have issued pneumonia-related guidelines. They summarize evidenced-based recommendations to manage pneumonia. Some of the guidelines also include prevention recommendations.
Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年4月28日 · Pneumonia Treatment Your treatment will depend on what caused your pneumonia, how serious it is, and your overall health. Most people are able to recover at home with rest and medication.
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in the ... - UpToDate
2024年7月11日 · Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is defined as an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma in a patient who has acquired the infection in the community, as distinguished from hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia (HAP).
What Are the Best Antibiotics to Treat Pneumonia? - Verywell Health
2024年10月10日 · This article covers what pneumonia is, what antibiotic treatment for pneumonia may entail, and why your healthcare provider may pick one pneumonia medication over the other. It also addresses how to manage pneumonia symptoms and prevent infection.