Treatment of pneumonia in the elderly

The treatment of pneumonia in the elderly includes symptomatic treatment, etiological treatment, supportive treatment, complication treatment and preventive measures. The treatment of pneumonia in the elderly mainly includes the following aspects: 1. symptomatic treatment: treatment for fever, cough, expectoration and other symptoms, such as the use of antipyretic drugs, cough medicine, expectorant drugs, etc. 2. etiological treatment: Select appropriate antibiotics for treatment according to the pathogen, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections and antiviral drugs for viral infections. 3. Supportive treatment: give patients nutritional support, ensure calorie and water intake, and maintain water and electrolyte balance. 4. Treatment of complications: For patients with complications, such as respiratory failure, heart failure, etc., corresponding treatment, such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, cardiotonic, diuretic, etc. 5. Preventive measures: strengthen nursing to prevent complications, such as frequent turning, patting back, sputum suction, etc. The treatment of elderly pneumonia needs to consider the patient's physical condition, severity and other factors, select the appropriate treatment method. At the same time, the patient's family members also need to give adequate care and care to help patients recover early.