MONAHRQ Demo - Pneumonia

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Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. You can get pneumonia from bacteria, viruses, and fungi, or by inhaling a liquid or chemical. If you are treated in the hospital, you will receive: *Fluids and antibiotics through an IV. *Oxygen therapy (having to wear an oxygen mask or nasal prongs for extra oxygen). *Medical treatment for breathing. If you are treated at home, your doctor may tell you to take antibiotics. If your pneumonia comes from bacteria, you need to take antibiotics immediately. If you have viral pneumonia, you will not receive antibiotics because antibiotics do not kill viruses. You may receive other medicines, such as antivirals.1 ou are more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke or have other medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. You can lower your risk by taking care of your medical problems, and quitting smoking.2 (1 Pneumonia: MedlinePlusPneumonia - adults (community acquired): MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html. 2 Pneumonia | Home | CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/index.html.) Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Comparing hospitals can help you spot potentially problematic safety concerns for hospitals you're considering.

Tips / Checklist: Get vaccinated. Flu vaccine can help prevent pneumonia caused by the flu virus. Pneumococcal vaccine lowers your chances of getting pneumonia from bacteria. Do not miss any antibiotic doses. Take the medicine until it is gone, even when you start to feel better. Do not take cough medicine or cold medicine without talking to your doctor. Coughing helps your body get rid of mucus in your lungs. How do hospitals in In My State perform on Pneumonia? How often patients die in the hospital while getting care for pneumonia: 0.0%. Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Comparing hospitals can help you make better health care decisions for you and your loved ones.

WHY SHOULD YOU COMPARE? All hospitals are not the same. Some are better overall, some are not so good. Some do well in some areas of care but not in others. Comparing hospitals helps: Spot potentially problematic safety concerns for hospitals you're considering. Make better health care decisions for you and your loved ones. Show you how hospitals you're considering perform in critical safety areas. Talking with your doctor shows you want to be a partner in your care. It also helps remind your care team to take certain actions to keep you as safe as possible. Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Find hospitals that perform best in the areas you care about.

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