02-27-2020, 06:30 PM
Pneumonia is a condition of inflammation of lung tissue (especially the air sacs, or alveoli) that makes it hard to breathe.
It can be caused by many different pathogens, infections, parasites, or toxins, and success of treatment is often related to the underlying cause of disease.
So, pneumonia caused by common bacterial pathogens can be prevented by vaccine. Pneumonia caused by viruses can be harder to treat.
There is not a reliable test for Covid-19 available at most medical centers right now - the tests are complex and currently carried out at advanced medical centers. Once one exists, it will surely be covered by Medicare and insurance where medically appropriate. There may also be public health subsidies to help pay the costs of testing and treatment.
It can be caused by many different pathogens, infections, parasites, or toxins, and success of treatment is often related to the underlying cause of disease.
So, pneumonia caused by common bacterial pathogens can be prevented by vaccine. Pneumonia caused by viruses can be harder to treat.
There is not a reliable test for Covid-19 available at most medical centers right now - the tests are complex and currently carried out at advanced medical centers. Once one exists, it will surely be covered by Medicare and insurance where medically appropriate. There may also be public health subsidies to help pay the costs of testing and treatment.