Points to Remember about Pneumonia
Pneumonia may attack without warning, but often is preceded by a cold.
If chills, fever, pain in the chest, and sputum tinged with blood occur, it is a signal to get to bed promptly and have the doctor called immediately.
New drugs have proved to be of great benefit in treatment, but for certain types of pneumonia both drugs and serum may be needed.
Good nursing care is vital. If the patient is not to be treated in a hospital, provision should be made for a full-time nurse, or for regular care by the visiting nurse.
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