Our multidisciplinary team has extensive experience treating all types of pneumonia. We’ll do everything in our power to fight your pneumonia alongside you.
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs, and is one of the most common causes of hospitalization. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. Though treating pneumonia is relatively straightforward, it can be especially challenging if the patient is very young, very old or their immune system and health are otherwise compromised.
Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants – and the type of treatment used depends largely on what caused pneumonia.
At INTEGRIS Health, we’re dedicated to helping you breathe easier, and our multi-discipline team has extensive experience treating all sub-types of pneumonia. We will do everything in our power to fight your pneumonia alongside you – and get you breathing easy again.
Anyone can get pneumonia, but certain groups are at greater risk. These include children under 2, adults over 65, people who smoke or those with complications due to other medical conditions.
Bacterial Pneumonia Symptoms
Viral Pneumonia Symptoms
Same as bacterial, plus:
Diagnosis is usually made based on the season and the extent of the illness. Based on these factors, your doctor may diagnose simply on a thorough history and physical examination, but may include the following tests to confirm the diagnosis:
Specific treatment for pneumonia will be determined by your doctor based on your age, overall health, medical history, the extent of the disease and your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies. Of course, your personal opinions and preferences will also be taken into consideration. Treatments may include antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. Antibiotics may also speed recovery from mycoplasma pneumonia and some special cases.
There is no clearly effective treatment for viral pneumonia, which usually heals on its own. Other treatment may include appropriate diet, increased fluids, oxygen therapy and medication for pain and cough.
Our pulmonary rehabilitation programs at INTEGRIS help you by creating individualized plans and education, so you can do more things you enjoy. Support services include:
