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Treatment

Patients who have pneumonia should talk with a health care provider before taking any over-the-counter medication to relieve symptoms such as cough, aches, and fever.

Pneumonia that is caused by bacteria or mycoplasma is treated using antibiotics. It is important for patients to follow instructions for taking medications and to finish all medication, even if they feel better before completing treatment.

In most cases, antibiotics cause relatively mild side effects; however, ...Read the full article