What Is Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Prognosis
Most types of bacterial pneumonia generally stabilizes within 3 to 6 days with treatment. However, it may take several weeks before the symptoms resolve. The recovery period may take more than 12 weeks for the elderly and individuals with lung issues. In those with underlying health issues or the elderly, complications of pneumonia may occur.
Examples include lung abscess, empyema, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and bronchiolitis obliterans. The prognosis can also be predicted using clinical prediction rules such as the CURB-65 score and pneumonia severity index. The CURB-65 score takes into account any underlying diseases, age, and the severity of symptoms.
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