Pneumonia

Watch what can happen to the lungs when pneumonia is left untreated, and learn some of the tools your doctor may use to confirm your diagnosis.

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. When you get it after surgery, we call it "postoperative pneumonia." It can be especially hard to fight off pneumonia when your body is healing from surgery. It can make your hospital stay much longer than expected. For some patients, it can be deadly.

Learn the most common methods used to treat pneumonia, and how each one is used to help you recover quickly.

Pneumonia is a common infection of the lungs. It can be serious, and it can cause you to be hospitalized. The options used to treat you will depend on your age, your overall health and the severity of your infection.

Learn about different tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat complicated cases of pneumonia.

Watch the safety precautions taken to protect you while you are in the hospital, what you can do to help prevent re-infection, and how to recognize the symptoms of re-infection.

Understand what you need to know, and guidelines for when you get home.

Watch to learn what your recovery guidelines will include, and understand the importance of following them correctly.

Watch what choices you can make everyday to help you stay healthy, and avoid developing pneumonia in the future.

Find out how to recover from pneumonia once you are discharged from the hospital. Includes symptom warning signs, guidelines for medicine, infection control tips, oxygen safety, and more.

If you have recently recovered from a bout of pneumonia, you can take a few simple steps to reduce your chances of getting it again.

Recovering from a bout of pneumonia can be difficult. Your recovery may take days or several weeks depending on your age, your overall health and the seriousness of your infection. Follow these few simple guidelines to regain your health as quickly as possible.