What do you need to know about pneumonia after care?
You cannot eat, or you have loss of appetite, nausea, or are vomiting. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. Antibiotics treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor’s order. Ask how much to take and how often to take it. Follow directions.
What kind of Medicine DO YOU take for pneumonia?
Medicines: 1 Antibiotics treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. 2 Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor’s order. 3 NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor’s order. 4 Take your medicine as directed. …
What should I do if I have pneumonia after taking antibiotics?
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough, promptly dispose of tissues in a closed waste container and wash your hands often. If you have taken antibiotics, your doctor will want to make sure your chest X-ray is normal again after you finish the whole prescription. It may take many weeks for your X-ray to clear up.
What to do if you have a fever with pneumonia?
You have a fever higher than 101°F (38.3°C). You cannot eat, or you have loss of appetite, nausea, or are vomiting. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. Antibiotics treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor’s order.
What should you do at home after pneumonia?
Home recovery can include continuation of an antibiotic, prescription medication, or a nebulizer for breathing treatments. Medicine, including every dose, should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed. Failure to do so may allow levels of bacteria to remain, grow and possibly cause a relapse.
Medicines: 1 Antibiotics treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. 2 Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor’s order. 3 NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor’s order. 4 Take your medicine as directed.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough, promptly dispose of tissues in a closed waste container and wash your hands often. If you have taken antibiotics, your doctor will want to make sure your chest X-ray is normal again after you finish the whole prescription. It may take many weeks for your X-ray to clear up.
What to do if you have pneumonia over the counter?
In addition, you should know that very few studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you rest. Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort.