How is pneumonia treated?
How is pneumonia treated?
The main course of therapy for pneumonia is antibiotics, which treat the bacterial infection that typically causes the condition. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, discuss the treatment options for both common and severe cases of pneumonia.
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