The need for hospitalization for pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of an infectious nature, affecting

Lower respiratory tract. Sometimes pneumonia is called pneumonia.

It has long been believed that hospitalization for pneumonia is strictly mandatory. However, in fact, the need for hospitalization depends on the form of pneumonia and the general condition of the patient. Antibiotics are now widely available, so there is an opportunity to be treated out-patient. However, when identifying the first symptoms of pneumonia, it is necessary to visit the therapist as soon as possible, which will determine if it is possible to be treated at home. The factors studied include not only indicators such as body temperature, but also the level of blood pressure, urea and protein in the blood, respiratory rate. The age of the patient is also taken into account. Patients older than 60 years are most often referred for hospitalization, as they tend to have more severe pneumonia.

With regard to recommendations for the selection of a hospital, it is better to give preference to proven private clinics. This is due not only to the best level of care, but also to the elementary presence of doctors' responsibility for the patient. In a private hospital between a doctor and a patient a contract is concluded, in contrast to a municipal hospital, where the responsibility of doctors is minimal. You can see the conditions of paid hospitalization and get answers to any questions on this topic on the website www.expressmed.ru.

What indications can hospitalization be prescribed for? First of all, it is a seriously leaking disease with the presence of such symptoms as:

• Presence of purulent process,
• High level of intoxication of the body,
• Severe fever,
• Serious difficulty breathing,
• Dehydration of the body,
• Fainting,
• The presence of concomitant diseases, such as diabetes, immunodeficiency, alcoholism.

Hospitalization is also indicated if the patient lives alone and can not service himself during treatment.

Therapy of pneumonia involves strict adherence to bed rest until the body temperature normalizes and the period of general intoxication passes. After this, the transition to a semi-postal regime is possible. The abundant drink (juices, vitamin infusions, decoctions of herbs, mineral water) and the intake of vitamins are shown.

Strictly prohibited smoking and drinking alcohol during the treatment period.

In severe cases, oxygen inhalation may be indicated. As a rule, the most dangerous period is the onset of pneumonia, at this time the risk of complications is highest.