Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Pneumonia treatments can vary by the type of pneumonia you have, the severity of your ...

Antibiotics for pneumonia include Zithromax (azithromycin), clarithromycin, and Erythrocin (erythromycin). Azithromycin is often the first-line treatment since it is effective against many different ...

Health experts warn that the lung infection can strike anyone — and often goes underrecognized. The screen legend died earlier this month from the condition.

Autumn brings a chill in the air – and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults. Although vaccine recommendations have been in flux, the ...

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now agrees. On Wednesday, an independent group of ...

NEW ORLEANS — In the U.S., pneumonia is the most common cause of hospital admissions after women having babies. Half of those hospitalized for pneumonia are young and middle-aged adults. With the ...