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- Treatment. If the pneumonia is severe enough for hospitalization, the standard treatment is intravenous antibiotics for 5 - 8 days. In cases of uncomplicated pneumonia, many patients may need only 2 or 3 days of intravenous antibiotics followed by oral therapy.tudies 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 the hospital could be released sooner.
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- Of the 261,000 annual episodes of com-munity-acquired pneumonia, 32% result in hospitaladmissions and account for 96% of the annual expen-diture (table 3). This is not surprising, since in-patientstay accounts for 87% of the total annual cost.
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- Other variables positively associated with total hospital cost and LOS were pneumonia, ICU stay, neutropenia, and transplantation. Pneumonia was associated with 43.8% and 38.2% increases in total hospital cost and LOS, respectively (P < 0.0001 for both), compared to the total hospital costs and LOSs for other types of infections (BSIs, SSIs, and others).
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Learn About Pneumonia 1 Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. 2  It is often a complication of the flu. 3  Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in 1 to 3 weeks, but it can be life-threatening.  Pneumonia can be prevented by getting vaccinated and practicing good health habits.
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- Drugs that are approved for management of pneumonia are safe for use in pregnant women. Pneumonia in pregnancy may result in low birth weight for the infant. Signs of pneumonia during pregnancy may include wheezing and shortness of breath. Pneumonia in pregnancy may cause premature labor.
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Pneumonia in adults - discharge You will still have symptoms of pneumonia after you leave the hospital. 1  Your cough will slowly get better over 7 to 14 days. 2  Sleeping and eating may take up to a week to return to normal. 3  Your energy level may take 2 weeks or more to return to normal.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia is a serious illness that can be life threatening if not treated, especially for people who are older than 65 years, alcoholic, have underlying medical problems, or have a weakened immune system. People with the following symptoms should see their healthcare provider promptly: Fever and cough with phlegm that does not improve or worsens
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Treatment Pneumonia (lung infection) caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is routinely treated with antibiotics, although most people will recover from the illness on their own without medicine. The illness will usually not last as long if antibiotics are started early.
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- A person with pneumonia might have these symptoms: 1  fever (usually a temperature above 101°F/38.5°C) 2  chills. 3  cough. very fast breathing (a person might use the belly or neck muscles to help him or her breathe) 4  wheezing. trouble breathing.  chest or abdominal 1  pain. loss of appetite. 2  exhaustion. vomiting and dehydration.
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What is pneumococcal pneumonia? Pneumococcal pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung disease. Pneumococcal pneumonia, a kind of pneumonia, can infect the upper respiratory tract and can spread to the blood, lungs, middle ear, or nervous system. Pneumococcal pneumonia mainly causes illness in children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 years of age or older.
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Pneumonia  In-Depth Report Intravenous antibiotics are required for hospitalized patients with CAP. Antibiotic therapy should be given for a minimum of 5 days -- longer if the patient still has a fever and more than one sign of continuing severe illness. In children, amoxicillin is the first line treatment in non-severe pneumonia. Pneumonia is a major complication of the flu (including H1N1, or swine flu) and can be very serious. 2  Influenza-associated pneumonia is particularly risky for the elderly and people with heart disease. 3  It can develop about 5 days after flu symptoms start.
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- Among participants without COPD, former smokers had a lower risk of hospitalization (adjusted HR 0.65, 95% CI 0.45-0.95). However, this lower risk was isolated to those who quit tobacco more than 10 years previously (adjusted HR 0.62, 95% CI 0.41-0.93).ACKGROUND: Smoking increases the risk of hospitalization for pneumonia, yet it is unknown if smoking cessation changes this risk. We sought to determine if smoking cessation and the duration of abstinence from tobacco reduce the risk of pneumonia hospitalization.
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Chestnut Hill Hospital The hospital has a 30-day mortality rate from pneumonia of 15.3. That's worse than the U.S. rate. The hospital ranks 36th in the region in measurements of blood infection from a catheter in a large vein, and 35th in the region in measurements of infection from a urinary catheter.
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Post Hospital Care After Pneumonia Release from the hospital may be a relief but does not indicate the senior has fully recovered. Pneumonia is particularly taxing on the body, resulting in a feeling of tiredness. It may take a while for the senior to regain strength and feel good again. This home recovery period can be crucial for pneumonia patients.
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Walking Pneumonia Walking pneumonia is generally treated with antibiotics. Mild infections are often not treated because they tend to clear on their own. With treatment, most people begin to feel better within a few days. Many over-the-counter medicines used for colds and flus may not help with complete relief of symptoms of walking pneumonia. It's important to talk with your doctor about any medicines you are taking or planning to take.
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Hospital-acquired pneumonia In an elderly person, the first sign of hospital-acquired pneumonia may be mental changes or confusion. Other symptoms may include: 1  A cough with greenish or pus-like phlegm (sputum) 2  Fever and chills.  General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
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- Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks.But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill.They may need to be in the hospital.ymptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria usually come on quickly. They may include: 1  Cough. 2  You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. 3  Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood. 4  Fever. 5  Fast breathing and feeling short of breath. 6  Shaking and  teeth-chattering chills.
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- 1 Influenza (Flu). 2  Pneumonia is a major complication of the flu (including H1N1, or swine flu) and can be very serious. 3  Influenza-associated pneumonia is particularly risky for the elderly and people with heart disease.4  It can develop about 5 days after flu symptoms start.reatment. If the pneumonia is severe enough for hospitalization, the standard treatment is intravenous antibiotics for 5 - 8 days. In cases of uncomplicated pneumonia, many patients may need only 2 or 3 days of intravenous antibiotics followed by oral therapy.
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- Here’s what you should know about pneumococcal pneumonia. 1  It can strike anywhere, anytime and may. start quickly with little warning. 2  Certain symptoms, like cough and fatigue, can last for weeks or longer. 3  May result in hospitalization. 4  In severe cases, may lead to death. 5  Risk increases with age.
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- Even healthy adults as young as 50 are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, a serious lung infection that is potentially life-threatening. Symptoms, like difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, and cough, can even put you in the hospital—in fact, the average stay for those requiring hospitalization is approximately six days.
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Pneumonia Pneumonia believed to be due to bacteria is treated with antibiotics. If the pneumonia is severe, the affected person is generally hospitalized. Oxygen therapy may be used if oxygen levels are low. Pneumonia affects approximately 450 million people globally (7% of the population) and results in about 4 million deaths per year.
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Pneumonia  In-Depth Report Determining the Need for Hospitalization. Up to 10% of all adult hospitalizations in the U.S. are due to community-acquired pneumonia. 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 the hospital could be released sooner. A number of strategies are being devised to determine when and which patients can be safely discharged.
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Bacterial Pneumonia Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common form of pneumonia, and the pneumococcal vaccine is one of the most effective ways of preventing it. Many different vaccines are used to prevent pneumococcal diseases in children and adults.
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Learn About Pneumonia 1 Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. 2  It is often a complication of the flu. 3  Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in 1 to 3 weeks, but it can be life-threatening. 4  Pneumonia can be prevented by getting vaccinated and practicing good health habits. Facts You Should Know about Pneumonia. Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi. It is often spread via coughing, sneezing, or even breathing, and those who don't exhibit symptoms can also spread the illness.
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- Pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common clinical presentation of pneumococcal disease among adults, although pneumonia without bacteremia or empyema is not considered to be “invasive” disease. The incubation period of pneumococcal pneumonia is short, about 1 to 3 days.Symptoms generally include an abrupt onset of fever and chills or rigors. Typically there is a single rigor, and repeated shaking chills are uncommon.neumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common clinical presentation of pneumococcal disease among adults, although pneumonia without bacteremia or empyema is not considered to be “invasive” disease. The incubation period of pneumococcal pneumonia is short, about 1 to 3 days.
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Pneumonia: update on diagnosis and management Community acquired pneumonia is an important healthcare concern. The annual incidence rate is 6/1000 in the 18-39 age group. This rises to 34/1000 in people aged 75 years and over. Admission to hospital is needed in 20-40% of patients with community acquired pneumonia.About 5-10% of these patients are admitted to intensive care.The overall mortality from community acquired pneumonia is 5-10%, so it is important to identify and treat patients with this disease.dmission to hospital is needed in 20-40% of patients with community acquired pneumonia. About 5-10% of these patients are admitted to intensive care. The overall mortality from community acquired pneumonia is 5-10%, so it is important to identify and treat patients with this disease.