*Treatment of pneumonia is depends on the type of pneumonia you had and how severe it is, and if you have other chronic diseases. The goals of treatment are to cure the injection and prevent complication.
*Most people can be treated at home by following the step:
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretion and bring up phlegm
Get lots of rest. Have someone else do household chore
Do not take cough medicines without talking to your doctor. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up the extra sputum.
Control your fever with aspirin, non steroidal anti-inflammatory . Do not give aspirin for children.
*If your pneumonia become severe that you are treated in the hospital, you may receive fluids and antibiotics in your veens, oxygen therapy and possible breathing treatment.
*You are more likely to be admitted to the hospital if you:
Have another to serious medical problem
Have severe symptoms
Are unable to care of yourself at home or are unable to eat or drink
Are older than 65 or young child
Have been talking antibiotics at homes and are not getting better
*Viral pneumonia: typical antibiotics will not work for viral pneumonia, sometimes however your doctor may use antiviral medication. Viral pneumonia usually improves in 1 to 3 weeks.
*Bacterial pneumonia: patient with mild pneumonia who are otherwise healthy are sometimes treated with oral macrolide antibiotics. Patient with other serious illness, such as heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or emphysema, kidney disease or diabetes are often given more powerful or higher does antibiotics.
*In addition to antibiotic, treatment includes proper diet and oxygen to increase oxygen in the blood when needed.
*In some patients, medication to ease chest pain and to provide relief from violent cough may be necessary.
* Recovery: a healthy young person may lead a normal life within a week of recovery from pneumonia. For middle-aged people, it feeling of well-being.
*A person recovering from mycoplama pneumonia may be weak for an extended period of time. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress toward full recovery and relapse. Don't rush recovery.
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