General
Mild Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Mild community-acquired pneumonia is picked up outside the hospital and causes fever, cough and sometimes shortness of breath. It is often treated with antibiotics when bacteria are the cause.
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What is mild pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Mild community-acquired pneumonia is picked up outside the hospital and causes fever, cough and sometimes shortness of breath. It is often treated with antibiotics when bacteria are the cause.
Common symptoms
- Cough, sometimes with phlegm
- Fever and chills
- Feeling run down
- Shortness of breath or fast breathing
- Fast heart rate
How we treat it at AfterOurs
A provider listens to your lungs, checks your vital signs and oxygen level, and may order a chest X-ray. Treatment is usually antibiotics chosen for your allergies and health history, plus rest, fluids and medicine for fever and pain.
When to come in
Come in the same day for cough with fever or shortness of breath. Go to the ER if breathing is hard or getting worse.
What to expect at your visit
- Step 1
Check in
Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.
- Step 2
See a provider
A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.
- Step 3
Leave with a plan
Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.
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