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Alternate Name(s): Pneumonitis; Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ... If the cause is bacterial, the goal is to cure the infection with antibiotics. If the cause is viral, antibiotics will NOT be effective. In some cases it is difficult to distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia, so antibiotics may be ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000145.htm#Tre...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000145.htm#Treatment
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Preventing pneumonia is always better than treating it. The best preventive measures include washing your hands frequently, not smoking, and wearing a mask when cleaning dusty or moldy areas. There is a vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia, a bacterial infection which accounts for up to a quarter of all pneumonias.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumonia.html
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Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the pneumonia. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial pneumonia but are ineffective against viral pneumonia. ... Treating Infective Pneumonia...
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www.ehealthmd.com/library/pneumonia/PNM_treatment.html
www.ehealthmd.com/library/pneumonia/PNM_treatment.html
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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pneumonia ... The approach to treating patients with pneumonia generally involves: ... Studies indicate that many patients do not need to be hospitalized for pneumonia, and can be safely treated at home. Likewise, many patients who are admitted to...
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www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_general_guidelines_...
www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_general_guidelines_treating_pneumonia_000064_7.htm
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Viral pneumonia ... Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. The number of days you take antibiotics depends on your general health, how serious your pneumonia is, and the type of antibiotic you are taking. ... Treating Depression...
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www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-treatment-overview
www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pneumonia-treatment-overview
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Overall, the results of the five identified trials suggested vitamin C is beneficial in both preventing and treating pneumonia. However, these trials were carried out in such extraordinary conditions that the results may not apply to the general population.
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www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005532.html
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Treatment of pneumonia; An important part of treating pneumonia includes general measures to make the child more comfortable, such as giving him fever and cough medicine, plenty of fluids, and rest.
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www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5407,00.html
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Treating MRSA, or MRSA pneumonia, in dogs can be an arduous process. MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to many forms of traditional antibiotics and must be treated with alternative medications such as vancomyocin. ... Dogs > Infections / Disease > Treating MRSA Pneumonia in Dogs With Vancomycin...
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www.vetinfo.com/mrsa-pneumonia-vancomycin.html
www.vetinfo.com/mrsa-pneumonia-vancomycin.html
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Everything you need to know about Pneumonia, including the most common causes, symptoms and treatments. ... Viral pneumonia Pneumonia - viral Treatment Antibiotics are not effective in treating viral pneumonia. Some of the more serious forms can be treated with... Read more »...
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www.healthcentral.com/copd/h/treating-pneumonia.html
www.healthcentral.com/copd/h/treating-pneumonia.html
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