Viewer Comments: Pneumonia - TreatmentsViewer Comments & ReviewsPneumonia - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your pneumonia?
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Comment from: DANNO, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: February 10
I was admitted to the hospital for three days. I had antibiotics in the hospital, then when I was released, I was given the same prescription for the antibiotic I was given. It's called Avelox. I have never heard of this medication, but I seem to be feeling better every day.
Comment from: Female (Patient)
Published: January 18
I am 46 years old and have gotten pneumonia each year in February or March since 2006. As I am self-employed and have no insurance, so a hospital stay was out of the question. I have been put on 7 to 10 day courses of antibiotics. It seems to take me a month or two to feel 100 percent wish there was something better.
Comment from: dahlia, 35-44 Female (Caregiver)
Published: January 11
The treatment given for my daughter's pneumonia was Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day for 7 days. The pneumonia improved steadily during the course of treatment. Must Read Articles Related to Bacterial Pneumonia
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