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

what antibiotic would you use to treat e. coli pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

E.coli PNA: ciprofloxacin or Levaquin usually works well . also Ceftriaxone IV or Ceftin (cefuroxime) oral works as well.
we need to test the E.coli and find out what is the best ABx for it as we have some resistant patterns.

Question 3

systemic candida. 2nd occurrence
post hpgastritis protocol. c-diff tx, 
pneumonia tx. 1st occurrence treated with diflucan: wanting to use 35%hperoxide

Accepted Answer

Would suggest not: It sounds from what you say that you have multiple problems related to your immune status.  Using 35% hydrogen peroxide, an urban legend substance, is ok if you are experimenting with theoretical illnesses or have psychotropic diseases, but in your case this should be carefully and thoroughly discusses first with your primary care doctor.

Question 4

how is pneumonia treated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

in what way is pneumonia treated in hospitals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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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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Systemic candida. 2nd occurrence post hpgastritis protocol. c-diff tx, pneumonia tx. 1st occurrence treated with diflucan: wanting to use 35%hperoxide

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How is pneumonia treated?

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

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In what way is pneumonia treated in hospitals?

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How can i treat pneumonia child of 6 year old?

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