Pneumonia in Elderly Adults: Prevention, pt 4

Seniors showing the symptoms of pneumonia should immediately seek medical help. Pneumonia can progress quite rapidly in elderly.

When seeking medical help, doctors typically conduct one of the following tests to diagnose pneumonia:

— Taking a blood culture
— Measuring pulse oximetry
— Taking an X-ray or CT scan of the lungs
— A sputum test, which assesses a sample of mucus from the lungs

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When recovering from pneumonia, consider short-term in-home care options to help them recuperate successfully in the home. Professional in-home caregivers can be there when you can’t to help support your elder loved one’s specific recovery needs. Home care staff will assist with activities of daily living, prepare healthy foods, and make sure medicines, supplements, or breathing treatments are taken on time.

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