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Private Pneumonia Treatment
Pneumonia is a severe chest infection that affects your breathing — our respiratory experts can diagnose and treat you
About
Pneumonia is a severe chest infection that requires treatment. It normally occurs because of swelling tissue in your lungs. This happens as a result of a bacterial infection and affects your breathing. There are a range of symptoms you may experience, such as coughing and a rapid heartbeat. Our respiratory experts can help to diagnose and treat you.
Need to know
Symptoms you may experience if you have pneumonia include:
- a dry cough that produces blood-stained phlegm
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain
- fever/sweating and shivering
- feeling unwell
- loss of appetite
- muscle and/or joint pain
Your consultant may be able to diagnose pneumonia by firstly asking about your symptoms. They can then listen to your chest with a stethoscope, Other tests that can be taken include:
- chest X-ray to assess
- lung or chest abnormalities
- mucus and/or blood tests
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options and help to determine the best approach for you. Treatment options might include:
- a course of antibiotic medication
- recommendations about resting and check-up appointments
If you experience more severe pneumonia, you may need to stay in hospital for closer monitoring during your recovery. This may include being placed on a ventilator to assist your breathing.
Our Private Pneumonia Treatment locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
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