Lobar pneumonia is usually not very serious and can usually be cured through active and regular treatment, but it may also cause serious consequences if the condition is delayed. Lobar pneumonia is mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, which exists in the nasopharynx of normal people. When the defense function of the respiratory tract is weakened and the body resistance is lowered, it is easy to cause the bacteria to invade into the alveoli and develop the disease, which may be accompanied by high fever, generalized muscle aches and pains, and pains in the affected side of the chest, etc. The disease is usually not serious after sufficient and regular treatment. Generally, the disease can be cured after a sufficient amount and course of anti-infection treatment. However, if the disease is delayed or combined with underlying diseases, serious complications such as respiratory failure and pyothorax may occur, and may even be life-threatening. After the diagnosis of lobar pneumonia, you should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for scientific and reasonable treatment, and not blindly use medication on your own.