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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