Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the cause of
recurrent pneumonia needs to be evaluated thoroughly for best medical management. Needed relevant investigations are:
- Complete hemogram with ESR
- Blood culture
- Blood urea nitrogen and
creatinine level
- Fasting blood sugar
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum cytology
- CT thorax as per the need
General management guidelines:
- Nutritional support
- Maintenance of vital parameters as pulse, temperature,
respiratory rate and blood pressure
- Culture specific and sensitive antibiotics
- Chest physiotherapy
- Avoidance of
smoking (active and passive both)
-
Immunization with PCV 13 or PPSV 23 after discussion with your consultant (if not immune compromised)
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon