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Post Obstructive Pnemonia

2017-07-27 05:24:34
What is the treatment option for NSCLC patient with Post Obstructive Pneumonia and consolidation in left lung who is not responding to oral antibiotic and antibiotic given through injections? The patient has a SPO2 level of 91%.
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We need to evaluate the microbiological cause of the pneumonia Patient would need a bronchoscopy with lavage to evaluate the cause and appropriate antibiotics may be started
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Consult a pulmonologist-get a bronchoscopy done

Answered2017-07-27 05:50:48

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