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What is done for asthma and pneumonia?
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See below: If one has an asthma flare and a pneumonia, the asthma would be treated with bronchodilators and steroids whereas the pneumonia would be treated presumptively with antibiotics. Asthmatics are more prone to pneumonia because they trap air thus increasing the likelihood of bacteria over growing and causing the pneumonia.
Answered 1/19/2018
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Different &serious: Two different respiratory issues, both serious, both require expert medical advice and follow up.Pneumonia is an infectious process could be caused by several organisms, some of which require anrtibiotics. Acute presentation, accompanied by fever, the diagnosis is clinical but cxr is helpful, asthma is a chronic disorder, with inflammation, constriction , mucus.Steroids and bronchodilators are rxof choice.
Answered 1/19/2018
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Two different things: Asthma is a chronic condition with acute attacks.Pneumonia is an acute, infectious condition that is not chronic. Treatments are also different with antibiotics for pneumonia and bronchodilators for asthma.
Answered 1/19/2018
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