Pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management

Can you tell me more about the tests or investigations you've offered me?

What do these tests involve?

Where will these be carried out? Will I need to have them in hospital?

How long will it take to get the results of these tests?

Can you tell me more about pneumonia?

Is pneumonia infectious and if so what can I do to stop other people catching it from me? Can I go to work or carry on with my usual activities?

Are there any support organisations in my local area?

Can you provide any information for my family or carers?

Can you tell me why you have decided to offer me this particular type of antibiotic?

What are the pros and cons of this treatment?

How long will I have to take it?

How will it help me? What sort of improvements might I expect?

How long will it take for me to feel better?

Will these antibiotics cause any side effects?

Are there any other treatments that I could have?

Is there some other information about my treatment that I can have (like a leaflet, DVD or a website I can go to)?

What can I/we do to help and support the person with pneumonia?

Do I need to take any precautions to avoid catching pneumonia from my family member or friend?

Is there any additional support that I/we as carer(s) might benefit from or be entitled to?

When should I start to feel better and what should I do if I don't start to feel better by then?

Are there different treatments that I could try?

If I've finished my course of antibiotics and don't feel better should I take them for longer?

Am I likely to get pneumonia again?

Can anything be done to stop it coming back?