Nonresolving pneumonia

Clin Chest Med. 2005 Mar;26(1):143-58. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2004.10.011.

Abstract

Uncertainty over the expected clinical course of a community-acquired or nosocomial pneumonia is a common reason for pulmonary consultation. Determining which patients with prolonged pneumonia and at what point during therapy they should undergo further evaluation can be challenging. This article reviews "normal" resolution times for the most common pneumonias, risk factors for delayed resolution, and infectious and noninfectious conditions that can cause nonresolving pneumonia. An approach to the evaluation of the patient with this common problem is described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology
  • Community-Acquired Infections / therapy
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Cross Infection / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Pneumonia, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Pneumonia, Bacterial / therapy*
  • Remission Induction
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Failure

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents