Pneumonia due to Gram-Negative Organisms

Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. It is most often caused by bacteria and viruses. You may develop a fever, cough, have trouble breathing, feel weak, or have chest pain. Pneumonia can cause you to need help breathing with a machine called a ventilator. In some cases, pneumonia can even cause death.

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Pneumonia Discharge Instructions, Adult

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What drugs may be needed?

Treat infection,Loosen secretions,Lower fever,Control coughing,Open the airways,Help with swelling in your airways and lungs

Will physical activity be limited?

Get enough rest while recovering from your illness.,Talk with your doctor about when you can return to your normal activities.

When do I need to call the doctor?

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum,Pass out or feel like you are going to pass out,Problems thinking clearly,Trouble breathing or feeling short of breath when at rest,Cough does not get better with your drugs,Coughing up blood,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Body systems

Adult,Emergency Medicine,Respiratory

What are other common names?

Adult Pneumonia,Bronchopneumonia,CAP,Chest Infections,Community-Acquired Pneumonia,Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia,Pneumonia in Adults,Pneumonitis,VAP,Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

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