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Q: Is pneumonia curable in the elderly?
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What is a good sentence fot the word pneumonia?

Pneumonia often kills babies and the elderly. I had pneumonia last winter. Pneumonia made me cough and I couldn't breathe well.


Can toddlers die from pneunomia?

Pneumonia can kill, from babies to elderly. All ages are vulnerable, but especially babies/children, and the elderly or infirm.


Does pneumonia affect the patients future?

Most individuals recover from pneumonia. However, very elderly and/or immunocompromised patients sometimes succumb, despite antibiotic treatment, and die.


Is pneumonia a treatable disease?

Yes. The vast majority of patients recover with properly targeted antibiotic treatment (unless it is a viral pneumonia). There are a few inidividuals, whether elderly, debilitated, or immunocompromised, who do not recover, and sometimes succumb to pneumonia.


What is orthostatic pneumonia?

Orthostatic pneumonia that usually results from the collection of fluid in the dorsal region of the lungs and occurs especially in those (as the bedridden or elderly) confined to a supine position for extended periods.


What is a sentence for curable?

This is a curable condition.Unfortunately, death is not curable.


Why are elderly more likely to develop respiratory infections and bronchitis?

The elderly have a less effective mucociliary escalator, as well as changes in their immune system. This causes this age group to be more at risk for the development of pneumonia


What is PVC Vaccine?

a vaccine that protects against pneumonia & meningitis. it is typically given to infants and the elderly, both of which are very susceptible to these illnesses.


Is pneumonia curable in children?

Pneumonia is very treatable in 2014. If caught early enough, a person can take a round of antibiotics and get better. In some cases, a person may need to be hospitalized to be treated.


Is bronchospasm curable?

is bronchospasm can be curable


What patients are considered at high risk for aspiration pneumonia?

it is most often seen in babies with gerd, elderly patients or persons attached to breathing equipment.


Is arthritis curable or non curable?

Arthritis is not curable. However, there are effective treatments available.