Pneumonia: Facts
What is the Treatment?
- Antibiotics are given if the cause is bacterial.
- Antiviral drugs are given if the cause is viral.
- Antifungal medication if it is a fungal cause.
- If you have severe pneumonia, you may be admitted to the hospital and given oxygen and intravenous antibiotics.
- Simple analgesia such as paracetamol may be given for pain.