What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Diagnosis and Treatment
The diagnosis of walking pneumonia depends on the infective organism. Generally, a chest radiography will show pulmonary infection even before the patient experiences any signs or symptoms. Although a chest x-ray is the standard method of diagnosing pneumonia, a lung ultrasound may be more accurate and efficient as it can be performed quickly at bedsides without ionizing radiation and can be an option in both emergency departments and primary care settings.
Treatment of atypical pneumonia generally includes the use of antibiotics and other supportive care. The type of antibiotic used will depend on the type of pathogen causing the disease.
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