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what is pneumonia?

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Lung infection: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Usually, symptoms include cough (often producing sputum), fever, & chest wall pain near the site of the pneumonia.

Question 2

how to cure pneumonia?

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Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs causes by bacteria or virus.
 Bacterial pneumonia is more common in community and needs antibiotics . The prognosis depends on various factors like, immunity, age, severity of pneumonia, associated medical conditions like other lung disease, smoking, diabetes etc. the patient will need to see a doctor for exam , investigation and treatment.

Question 3

what is pre-pneumonia?

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No such medical cond: Your doctor maay be trying to simplify for you to understand that you might develop pneumonia, which can happen if you have bronchitis following sore throat and upper respiratory virus infections which are very common. Sometimes a pneumonia will follow after such infections.

Question 4

can pneumonia be cured?

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Yes: Most patient will respond to antibiotics and any other support that is needed and the infection will resolve.

Question 5

how is pneumonia treated?

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

Question 6

what is lingular pneumonia?

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Lefti sided: Pneumonia in the lingular lobe which is present on the left lung, mostly bacterial since it's lobar.

Question 7

can you die from pneumonia?

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Possible: Pneumonia can be a life-threatening problem especially if left untreated.  You should see a doctor if you are having symptoms of pneumonia.

Question 8

how is pneumonia diagnosed?

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Pneumonia can be: Diagnosed on many occasions simply via a thorough history, and physical examination. You can hear rales on examination of the lungs. On laboratory examinations the white count is often elevated. If there is a question the doctor may also order a chest xray.

Question 9

how dangerous is pneumonia?

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Variable.: Sometimes it can be lethal.

Question 10

how do you treat pneumonia?

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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.

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