Treatments for Pneumonia

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Treatments for Pneumonia

The goal of treatment is to:

Destroy the germs that caused the infection
Maintain adequate oxygenation
Relieve symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches etc.
Avoid complications

Treatment involves the following:

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There are no surgical procedures for treating uncomplicated pneumonia.

References

American Lung Association website. Available at: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542 . Accessed July 17, 2008.

DynaMed. Available http://dynaweb.ebscohost.com/ . Accessed on July 17, 2008.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ . Accessed July 17, 2008.

Primary Care Medicine . 4th ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2000.

Last reviewed July 2008 by ]]>Marcin Chwistek, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.