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18 Μαΐ 2021 · What are the signs of pneumonia in older people? Pneumonia can lead to a fever and a cough with phlegm in older people. But these symptoms are often less severe than they are in younger people. And sometimes they don't occur at all, or other symptoms are more noticeable – such as diarrhea or worsening confusion.
28 Φεβ 2023 · The usual steroid regimen for P. jirovecii pneumonia with hypoxaemia consists of prednisolone 40 mg twice daily (days 1–5), followed by 40 mg/day (days 6–10) and then 20 mg/day (days 11–21). More recently, another accepted indication for steroids is COVID-19 pneumonia.
24 Νοε 2020 · Pneumonia is often more severe in older adults. Prompt medical care is recommended. Learn about common symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
6 Δεκ 2021 · Abstract. Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of adequate antimicrobial treatment for severe pneumonia are crucial in improving survival among critically ill patients.
5 Ιουλ 2022 · Learn why pneumonia in older people is often more severe, and about common symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and importance of prompt care.
31 Οκτ 2023 · Diagnosis of pneumonia is based on symptoms and signs of an acute lower respiratory tract infection, and can be confirmed by a chest X-ray showing new shadowing that is not due to any other cause (such as pulmonary oedema or infarction).
Key points. •. The incidence of pneumonia increases with increasing age. •. Risk factors for pneumonia include age, male sex, presence of chronic obstructive lung disease, congestive heart failure, smoking, and preceding viral infection.
