Treatments for Pneumonia

by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

The goal of treatment is to:

  • Destroy the germs that caused the infection
  • Maintain adequate oxygenation
  • Relieve symptoms, such as shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches, and fever
  • Avoid complications

Pneumonia treatment includes:

There are no surgical procedures for treating uncomplicated pneumonia.

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Last reviewed January 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Last Updated:1/21/2020

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