Question 1

80 yrs old diagnosed with non small lung cancer (local), developed pneumonia after the first  carboplatin gemcitabine treatment. is it treatable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics are usually very successful to treat  many pneumonias. Patients with lung cancer may be more complex to treat or may require longer treatment especially if the cancer blocks the airways  which are needed to clear the pneumonia.

Question 2

how is pneumonia treated?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: There are many treatments for pneumonia including antibiotics, breathing treatments, oxygen and sometimes hospitalization is needed.

Question 3

how do you treat pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics depends: It vis treated with antibiotics and the choice of antibiotics depends on whether it is nursing home aquired pneumonia, community aquired pneumonia, hospital aquired pneumonia and if it is in pediatric age group or young patients, diabetics or geriatric age group.

Question 4

what's used to treat broncho-pneumonia, and why do they treat this disease?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: While some cases of pneumonia are caused by viruses and other pathogens, those caused by bacterial organisms respond well to antibiotics. Once the number of organisms in the lung is reduced, recovery ensues with reduction in inflammation, accompanied by improvement in clinical symptoms.

Question 5

will amoxcillin treat pnemonia ?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Amoxicillin has activity against the most common bacteria that cause pneumonia.

Question 6

how can i treat pneumonia child of 6 year old?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Most likely your child will need antibiotics. There are also medicines that can help breathing, especially if there is wheezing, too. Please have her/him seen by a physician, soon. Pneumonia can be very serious, and occasionally needs hospitalization.

Question 7

pneumonia caused by aspiration, how is it treated/cured?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: With antibiotics,but more importantly,the cause of the aspiration needs to be determined.

Question 8

please help! my 7 month old is suffering from pneumonia, how do we treat this?

Accepted Answer

See pediatrician: Pneumonia in children could be dangerous if remained untreated. Majority of time is viral if it involves upper lobes. If it is lobar might need hospital admission. If atypical could be treated with PO antibiotics. Please see your pediatrician.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 9

if someone with covid-19 gets pneumonia, what medications are used to treat it?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19:  Agree with Dr. Pasniciuc. There are clinical trials with some antiviral medications, but medications to keep airways open and other supportive approaches would be taken. Antibiotics could be used for secondary bacterial infections.

Question 10

in what way is pneumonia treated in hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Possible treatments include: antibiotics, oxygen, and respiratory care.

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80 yrs old diagnosed with non small lung cancer (local), developed pneumonia after the first carboplatin gemcitabine treatment. is it treatable?

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What's used to treat broncho-pneumonia, and why do they treat this disease?

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Will amoxcillin treat pnemonia ?

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How can i treat pneumonia child of 6 year old?

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