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Commonly, Pneumonia can be cured with antibiotics. Viral pneumonia, however, has no cure except the immune system, so fluids and other immune system helpers will be administered. Possibly intravenously

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Can pneumonia be cured without an antibiotic?

No.


How is pneumonia cured or treated?

Like many other viral infections, the main treatment is supportive care like fluid, oxygen, ect. There are antiviral medications, but they are normally not effective in viral pneumonia. Viral pneumonia can progress to bacterial pneumonia because the bacteria takes advantage of the fact that you're already compromised. In this case, antibiotic should help.


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.


How do you cure namonia?

Pneumonia is typically treated based on its cause. Bacterial pneumonia may be cured with antibiotics, while viral pneumonia often requires supportive care, such as rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications for symptom relief. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary for more intensive treatment. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.


What is koch's pneumonia?

Koch's pneumonia does not exist at this time. Tuberculosis is also called Koch's Disease it is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. It can be treated, cured, and can be prevented if persons at risk takes medication, scientists have not been able to find away to wipe it out.


What is the name of germ of pneumonia?

Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.


Why might a doctor not give medication for a viral diseases?

Viruses are not killed by antibiotics. Antibiotics kill bacterial infections like Strep Throat and Pneumonia. Viral infections, such as the common cold and the flu are cured by your body's immune system.


Which type of pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia?

walking pneumonia


What is the opposite of pneumonia?

There is no opposite of pneumonia.


What is double pneumonia?

Bilateral pneumonia.


What is M. pneumoniae also called?

This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia, or community-acquired pneumonia


How are disease cured?

Yes, that can be cured .. :)