The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia than younger populations. The prevalence of both disability and comorbid diseases increase with age and are associated with increased risk of pneumonia.

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a systemic disease and continues to be the leading cause of infectious mortality ...

Treatment of pneumonia in elderly patients includes: It is tailored for people based on the severity of the infection. "In outpatient cases, amoxicillin or doxycycline is given. In inpatient cases ...

Pneumonia is a common cause of death among elderly people and young children ... In Honduras, pneumonia treatment is part of a national, integrated community child care program that trains ...

The CDC revised its pneumococcal pneumonia shot recommendation, saying there is a substantial increase in the risk for ...

In elderly patients, confusion or drowsiness may ... Early detection and appropriate treatment of pneumonia are crucial in preventing such complications.

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis. Researchers ...

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis.

In more severely ill elderly, patients who require hospitalization ... Cassiere HA. Severe Pneumonia in the Elderly: Risks, Treatment, and Prevention. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999 [formerly published ...