What is Pneumonia?
What are the Symptoms of Pneumonia?
How is Pneumonia Diagnosed?
What are the Causes of Pneumonia and Who is at risk?
Some other risk factors that affect pneumonia are:
Types of Pneumonia
Treatment of Pneumonia
How can Pneumonia be Prevented
- Treatment of pneumonia depends on the severity and type of pneumonia.
- Usually, effective antibiotics are given to persons affected by pneumonia to destroy the bacteria.
- Antiviral medicines are given for pneumonia affected by virus.
- Proper rest is recommended.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Medicines are given to reduce the symptoms like cough, fever etc.
- In some cases, the person is provided with oxygen supply if there is any difficulty.
- Follow the instructions of the doctors and have follow ups if required.
How can Pneumonia be Prevented?
- Have proper vaccination.
- Quit smoking.
- Be hygienic. Wash your hand properly after an outing or after meeting a person with infections such as cold, flu etc. Use a tissue or handkerchief while coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid malnutrition.
- Have proper food and a healthy diet.
- Stop using alcohol.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle.