Classification and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in older adults

VernacularTitle:老年肺炎的分类及诊治进展
Author: Siming DENG ¹
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1. 上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院黄浦分院内科，上海　200011
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pneumorrhachis; Pneumonia, bacterial; Pneumonia, viral; Lung diseases, fungal; Aged
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(7):1117-1120
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Pneumonia is common in older adults. Due to factors such as low immunity, frailty, and complicated chronic diseases, the morbidity and mortality rates of pneumonia in older adults are high. Timely diagnosis and etiology-specific treatment are crucial for patient outcomes. This article classifies pneumonia in older adults into several categories: bacterial, fungal, viral, autoimmune, drug-induced, and special types of pneumonia. It also discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in older adults.