Pneumonia Questions (Page 4)

Do I need a Pneumonia Vaccine?

Is it true that if we sleep with the window open at night that we will catch pneumonia?

We don't have a heater and the temperature outside is around 10 degree celcius. Is it safe for my 8 yo child to sleep with her window slightly opened at night?

How long after eating should I wait before taking levofloxacin?

I'm supposed to take it 30 minutes before eating and I forgot and ate some strawberries.

Will I get aspiration pneumonia?

I was eating some dessert that was covered in cocoa powder and I accidentally inhaled some right through my mouth and into my lungs. I coughed for awhile and was irritated and now I fear aspiration pneumonia. Is this likely? I am an otherwise healthy adult. Also, when would symptoms appear if I... read more

My mother is on 2 liters of oxygen, she has COPD, Asthma, has had pneumonia?

She doesn't like wearing the oxygen, so she keeps taking it off, and she has also turned down the machine to 2. She thinks 2 stands for 2 Liters. The machine originally was set at 5. Now she constantly complains of back pain, her legs hurting and cramping, no energy. She states her oxygen on... read more

Are there any medicines cumin should not be taken with?

Medicine such as cholesterol lowering pills and medication for chest problems in older people.

Interaction between drugs below?

Use of amoxicillin/clavulanate together with cefixime

Terminal pneumonia diagnosed due to antibiotic resistance.

The doctors don't expect her to live much longer. There must be some kind of new antibiotic that can help her as she seems energetic and positive and not willing to let go at 90 yrs young! She is also very bright and has full use of all of her faculties. Can someone please suggest a newer... read more