What to do if you have pneumonia?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-31

If you have pneumonia, first of all, you don't have to be overly nervous, pneumonia is a common disease, and in a certain sense, pneumonia is a disease that must be the best.

*Antibiotics are required for pneumonia, but what kind of antibiotics are used, whether they are hospitalized, whether they are hung or not, do not generalize, it depends on the pneumonia, the condition of the pneumonia, and the general condition of the patient.

1. Not all pneumonias require hospitalization**.

In general, most pneumonias can be done on an outpatient basis**. The doctor will formulate an appropriate plan according to the pneumonia and the specific situation of the patient, and the patient only needs to follow the doctor's guidance to take the medicine.

Second, not all pneumonias need to be bottled.

For some mild cases of pneumonia, oral medications are sufficient**. Only when the pneumonia is severe and the patient is unable to eat or take the medication orally, does it need to hang the bottle**. In addition, for some special types of pneumonia, such as mycoplasma pneumonia, it is also necessary to hang the bottle under the guidance of a doctor**.

3. How to determine whether pneumonia requires hospitalization and hanging bottles.

The key factor in determining whether pneumonia requires hospitalization and hanging is the patient's condition. In general, if the patient has symptoms such as high fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or if the patient is older, frail, or has an underlying medical condition, the doctor may recommend hospitalization**. In addition, if the complications of pneumonia are severe, such as heart disease, hospitalization is also required**. For patients who need to hang bottles**, it is usually because they are unable to eat or take medication orally, or because they are seriously ill and need to be controlled quickly.

Fourth, the prevention of pneumonia and **.

In addition to pneumonia, prevention of pneumonia is also very important. Ways to prevent pneumonia include exercising, strengthening physical fitness, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and maintaining indoor air circulation. For the elderly, children, and people who are frail, pneumonia vaccination can be given regularly to prevent pneumonia. In the case of pneumonia, patients should follow the doctor's instructions, take medication on time, and have regular check-ups. At the same time, maintain good lifestyle and eating habits so that as soon as possible**.

In short, you don't have to be overly nervous if you have pneumonia, but you can't take it lightly.

Patients should choose the appropriate way according to their own situation, follow the doctor's instructions, and maintain good lifestyle and eating habits.

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