Pneumonia treatment article

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the principal cause of many pneumonias in the summer and fall months, and the condition often referred to as “atypical pneumonia. The duration of pneumonia treatment has traditionally been seven to ten days, but there is increasing evidence that short courses (three to five days) are similarly effective. Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition.
If you are severely short of breath or if you have significantly lowered oxygen levels in your bloodstream, you may need to be admitted to the hospital. The best preventive measures include washing your hands frequently, not smoking, and wearing a mask when cleaning dusty or moldy areas. Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available.