About Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be serious, especially in children, elderly people, pregnant women, or people with chronic disease.
Pneumonia symptoms
- fever
- cough
- chest pain
- breathing difficulty
- fast breathing
- weakness
Common causes of Pneumonia
- bacteria
- viruses
- aspiration
- weak immunity
Pneumonia treatment options
- Urgent care is needed for breathing difficulty, blue lips, confusion, chest pain, low oxygen, infants, elderly, or pregnancy.
Safe home care for Pneumonia
- do not delay care
- fluids if safe
- take prescribed medicines
Emergency signs for Pneumonia
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Pneumonia
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Pneumonia.
Lab tests for Pneumonia
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Blood ketone marker.
From Rs. 2,520
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Serum Ketones
Ketone test used in diabetic ketoacidosis assessment.
From Rs. 1,620