Pneumonia has always been a fairly serious disease that threatens the patient with a large number of a wide variety of complications. It is for this reason that it is important to understand why this disease occurs, what symptoms it is accompanied by, and also how to treat it.
The main reason for the development of pneumonia is the active reproduction of pathogenic microflora in the lungs. Moreover, most often an unlimited increase in the number of microorganisms becomes possible only when the human immunity weakens. A similar condition is characteristic after hypothermia, a viral disease (for example, flu), diseases that suppress the immune system (for example, HIV), as well as in some other situations. Of great importance is which particular microbe caused this infectious disease. Only after recognizing the specific pathogen, it is possible to prescribe an effective
treatment of pneumonia with antibiotics.
This disease has quite characteristic symptoms. Most often, everything starts with an increase in temperature (in rare cases, the temperature remains normal or rises only to 37.8 o C). Usually we are talking about raising the temperature to a level of 39-40 o C. Then a strong dry cough comes in first place, sometimes it can be harsh and painful. In severe cases, blood secretion may occur during coughing. In this case, it is necessary to begin treatment of pneumonia with antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action as soon as possible, otherwise it can lead to very unpleasant consequences. This disease is also characterized by shortness of breath and severe weakness.
Previously, doctors did not have the diagnostic capabilities that doctors now have. It is for this reason that they had to study in detail the clinical manifestations of this disease and only on the basis of them to prescribe treatment. One of the characteristic symptoms for pneumonia is the appearance of a blush on the cheek, which is located on the side of the affected lung. Unfortunately, today we have almost forgotten about such signs of this dangerous disease, and yet they are able to direct the doctor to the right path for further diagnostic search.
Today, pneumonia is diagnosed using a range of measures. In addition to a general examination and a history of the patient, the doctor carries out an x-ray of the chest. Based on it, if the corresponding pathological changes are identified, the patient is prescribed treatment of pneumonia with antibiotics. In the vast majority of cases, drugs of a wide spectrum of action are used at this stage. Later, microorganisms are sown on nutrient media and their sensitivity to a particular agent is established. After this, the treatment of pneumonia with antibiotics is adjusted, prescribing the most effective means in this case.
It is very important to treat this disease correctly and fully. Antibiotics for pneumonia should be taken by the patient for at least 10-14 days. In addition, other drugs are also used. Treatment for pneumonia involves the appointment of agents that dilute sputum. If necessary, cough medications can be used . Treatment of pneumonia with antibiotics remains the main factor in the patient's full recovery.