• Pneumonia

How long can a 90 year old female expect to live with untreated pneumonia?

2 Answers

  • Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
  • Westport, Connecticut

An untreated pneumonia can progress into sepsis which is a life-threatening condition. In few hours the patient can go into septic shock and cardiac arrest.

  • Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
  • Renton, WA

To get better she need antibiotic treatment. Depending on severity if pneumonia and other underlying medical conditions.

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