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Acute pneumonia

Contents
  1. Read book excerpt
  2. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Introduction
  3. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Misdiagnosis
  4. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Complications
  5. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatments
  6. Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  7. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Overview
  8. More book excerpts for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Acute pneumonia: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Coughing, sputum production, pleuritic chest pain, shaking, chills, fever, pleural effusion

Treatment (Tx)

Antibiotics, oxygen, mechanical ventilation, increased fluid intake, bed rest, analgesics

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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