A member asked:

I have delirium from pneumonia, how to deal with it?

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Very unusual: It is very unusual for a 33 year old to be delirious from pneumonia unless your are extremely hypoxic. In that scenario, you would be unable to type your question. Please clarify what particular symptoms you are struggling with, and or see your doctor.

Answered 4/14/2016

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Meds, reorientation: Delirium is a common occurrence I encounter in the hospital, especially with older patients. I encourage frequent reorientation, avoid constipation, treating the underlying condition that triggered the delirium, and sometimes requires medications (like haldol (haloperidol) or risperdal) to treat it.

Answered 7/20/2014

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