A family-friendly doctor, Dr. James has been running his own diabetic clinic in Kochi for more than two decades. The symptoms of pneumonia vary in severity, ranging from mild to very serious. Shortness of breath (even while at rest), fatigue, sweating or chills, chest pain, fever, cough (that produces mucus), wheezing, loss of appetite, nausea and headache – are the most common symptoms of the disease.The treatment for pneumonia depends on your general health, the type of pneumonia and its severity. For most cases of bacterial pneumonia, oral antibiotics are used. In the case of viral pneumonia which will gradually clear on its own, at-home care is the best medicine. Sometimes, antiviral medication is prescribed. In individuals with other health issues, hospitalization may be needed. IV antibiotics, oxygen therapy and respiratory therapy are the various forms of treatment.
