Elderly lung infection should find the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the physician to make effective antibiotics and antiviral and symptomatic supportive treatment; according to the cause of the disease is divided into bacterial, viral, mycoplasma, fungal and so on.
1. Bacterial lung infections: antibiotic drugs such as cefuroxime and moxifloxacin can be used as prescribed by the doctor.
2. Viral lung infections: antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and ribavirin can be used as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Mycoplasma pulmonary infection: macrolides such as azithromycin and roxithromycin can be used as prescribed by the doctor.
4. Fungal lung infections: antifungal drugs such as itraconazole and fluconazole can be prescribed.
It is recommended that patients go to the respiratory department of the regular hospital for consultation and treatment, and complete the relevant examinations in a timely manner, in the treatment of medication must follow the doctor’s instructions, not blindly self-medication, to avoid causing adverse reactions.