Is the pneumonia serious, and does it require hospitalization?

Usually, the severity of pneumonia and the need for hospitalization are determined on a case-by-case basis. If the condition is mild, it is generally not serious and does not require hospitalization; However, if the symptoms are severe or complications occur, it may be severe.

1. Mild disease: For most pneumonia patients, the symptoms in the early stage are mostly upper respiratory tract infections such as cough and sputum production, which will not have much impact on the body.At this time, you can use amoxicillin capsules, cefixime tablets and other drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment according to the doctor's instructions, and pay attention to rest and dietary conditioning;

2. Severe disease: Some patients will further aggravate the inflammatory reaction of the lungs, and even have symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, etc., which may lead to heart failure if they do not receive formal and effective treatment in time. In this case, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and take oxygen to improve the hypoxic state, and if necessary, it is also necessary to control the reproduction of pathogens by intravenous antibiotics such as levofloxacin hydrochloride sodium chloride injection, so as to prevent the disease from progressing and endangering life.

It should also be noted that since pneumonia is contagious, it is necessary to pay attention to isolation measures during the illness and avoid contact with others to avoid cross-infection. In addition, it is necessary to go to the hospital regularly for follow-up examinations to understand the recovery status of the disease.