In most cases, pneumonia can be treated, but it is important not to delay it and to consult a doctor in a timely manner
Several medications are usually prescribed in the treatment of pneumonia:
- Antibiotics – they are prescribed by a doctor depending on the cause of pneumonia and the disease;
- Antipyretic drugs – at high temperatures;
- expectorants – they are needed to dilute sputum;
- Anti-poisoning drugs – they are prescribed to remove toxins from the body in severe pneumonia;
- Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones required for the development of toxic shock.
If the patient develops respiratory failure, additional oxygen therapy is prescribed. In severe cases of pneumonia, in which the mind and vital organs are impaired, artificial ventilation of the lungs may be necessary.
In some cases, when there are purulent complications in pneumonia, treatment is done surgically.
Immunomodulators and physiotherapy exercises may be prescribed during rehabilitation.
Prevention of pneumonia
The most reliable way to prevent pneumonia in adults is vaccination. Get the flu vaccine on time. Because pneumonia is often a complication of the flu.
The rest of the preventive measures will be transferred to hygiene and a healthy lifestyle:
- Exercise, strengthen immunity;
- Thicker clothing in the cold season;
- Frequent ventilation of rooms, wet cleaning;
- Timely treatment of colds and flu;
- Avoid bad habits – Smoking can also trigger pneumonia, and alcohol can lower immunity.
Attention! The medicines listed above are for reference only. If you have any symptoms, consult your doctor!
