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Follow the links below to find information on pneumonia, its causes, prevention and treatment.
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Updated January 2008
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Pneumonia
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses, and people who are ill for some other reason seem particularly likely to get pneumonia.
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Jul 2008
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Pneumonia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pneumonia by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Pneumonia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pneumonia by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Flu facts - tips and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Influenza (the flu) is more than a bad cold. Older people and those with an underlying medical condition are more likely to develop serious complications as a result of the flu. Treatment includes bed rest, paracetamol and drinking plenty of fluids.
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Aug 2007
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Pneumonia explained
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Better Health Channel
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, caused by bacteria or viruses. Anyone of any age can be affected, but young children are most susceptible. Pneumonia is often triggered by a cold or bout of flu.
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Jun 2007
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Chickenpox in adults
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myDr
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When adults catch chickenpox it can be a serious problem.
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Aug 2006
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Pneumonia: symptoms
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myDr
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The symptoms of pneumonia usually depend upon the cause of the pneumonia, but some symptoms are common.
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Aug 2006
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Pneumonia: what is it?
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myDr
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Pneumonia is a serious lung infection.
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Jul 2006
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Pneumonia in children
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myDr
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Respiratory tract infections are very common in children. Occasionally these infections will develop into pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs).
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Apr 2005
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Underneath the RADAR: moxifloxacin
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Australian Prescriber
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The quinolone antibiotic moxifloxacin has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), for the oral treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adults and children over 12 years old who have immediate hypersensitivity to penicillin. This new listing extends the number of patients who can be treated with moxifloxacin.
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Dec 2003
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Aspiration pneumonia and pneumonitis (Comment for Consumers))
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Australian Prescriber
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Strokes and diseases of nerves can make swallowing difficult. People with these problems may swallow things down the wrong way. Harmful bacteria may then get into the lungs and cause pneumonia. Another problem is inhaling fluid that has come up from the stomach.
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Feb 2003
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Aspiration pneumonia and pneumonitis
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Australian Prescriber
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The two major aspiration syndromes are bacterial pneumonia and chemical pneumonitis. They have distinct features but may overlap. For chemical pneumonitis, supportive care is the mainstay of treatment while bacterial infection requires antibiotics.
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Feb 2003
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Influenza immunisation
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Australian Prescriber
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Many flu-like illnesses are not caused by influenza, however influenza is a significant cause of morbidity. Its complications include pneumonia, and increase mortality particularly during pandemics. Elderly people are particularly vulnerable and vaccination is recommended for everyone over 65 years old.
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Feb 2002
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| Title: |
Pneumonia
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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| Description: |
Pneumonia is an illness that can be caused by an infection from a virus or bacteria. Symptoms of pneumonia and appropriate treatment are outlined.
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Aug 2000
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Pneumonia in the nineties
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Australian Prescriber
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Pneumonia is a common cause of death, particularly in elderly patients. Many people have to be admitted to hospital for treatment of this chest infection.
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Jan 1999
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