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

With fall here and winter in sight, it’s slowly getting more chilly. You know what that means—more illnesses getting passed around bacteria and viruses have started to pass from person to person. That ...

Millions of lives have been saved with antibiotics, but the treatment for pneumonia is becoming more dangerous as the bacteria are becoming more resistant to antibiotics.

Nabriva, a biotechnology company with U.S. headquarters in King of Prussia, just received FDA approval for a pneumonia-treating antibiotic. The agency approved oral and intravenous forms of Xenleta as ...

Winter's chill brings a heightened risk of pneumonia, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts emphasize vaccination as a ...

Pneumonia is a broad term for a common lung infection typically caused by bacteria or viruses. The illness can also be a complication of the flu. When something like bacteria, for example, gets into ...

Bluish lips or nails: Cyanosis is a warning sign that your child may have low oxygen levels. You can tell if this is ...

Health officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases in children. The state has seen 145 cases in kids aged 3 to 14 years old, and some are referring to the condition as “white ...

As Pakistan continues to protect its youngest citizens, early awareness and timely action remain central to preventing ...

Here are the 7 early warning signs of pneumonia to watch for on World Pneumonia Day 2025 and protect your health before it worsens.

Cases of so-called "walking pneumonia" are spiking across the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has alerted. The highly contagious infection has primarily affected young ...