title: Pneumonia: update on diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Pneumonia is the most common infectious disease necessitating hospitalization of elderly patients. A number of misconceptions exist regarding the clinical and radiological features of pneumonia in elderly patients. Early recognition and appropriate therapy can reduce morbidity and enhance survival. This article explores the manifestations of pneumonia in the elderly, as well as the diagnostic approach and contemporary therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Carney Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Gleckman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004917:Erythromycin; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D002444:Cefuroxime