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28 Φεβ 2023 · In most cases of pneumonia, a short course of antibiotics over 5–7 days[12,13] brings about clinical improvement and eventual resolution of symptoms over the next 2–3 weeks. Complicated forms of pneumonia respond less favourably to short courses of antibiotics alone.
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.
24 Νοε 2020 · What are the symptoms of pneumonia in older adults? The symptoms of pneumonia in older individuals can differ from those in other age groups. Older adults with pneumonia may be more likely to:...
11 Μαΐ 2023 · Hospital-acquired pneumonia increases the length of in-patient hospital stay and is associated with high mortality rates, particularly in older people. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to know how to diagnose and manage the condition, and be cognisant of the gaps in the evidence base.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an increasing problem among the elderly. Multiple factors related to ageing, such as comorbidities, nutritional status and swallowing dysfunction have been implicated in the increased incidence of CAP in the older population.
15 Ιουλ 2020 · Based on low-quality evidence, the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) is preferred over the CURB-65 (confusion, urea level, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and age 65 or older).
Abstract Background: Retrospective studies have reported good clinical success rates using colistin as monotherapy to treat Acinetobacter baumannii ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), comparable to that obtained with colistin combined with other antibiotics. However, inadequate penetration into the pulmonary parenchyma for colistin has been shown in animal models.
