Understanding Pneumonia in the Indian Context
In Hyderabad, viral surges, pollution, and comorbidities like diabetes raise pneumonia risk. Early diagnosis and the right first dose matter—most patients improve quickly when therapy is targeted and oxygen is monitored.
When to Consult Our Infection Specialists
⚠️ Seek urgent care for:
- ✓ Severe breathlessness or bluish lips
- ✓ Confusion, low blood pressure, or very high fever
- ✓ Chest pain with fast breathing or coughing blood
Book a routine visit if cough/fever persist beyond a few days, or if you have COPD/asthma and breathing has worsened.
Our Diagnostic Approach
Triage & Severity (CURB-65)
Quickly decides home vs hospital care and oxygen needs.
Imaging
Chest X-ray confirms pneumonia; lung ultrasound detects effusions at bedside.
Labs & Microbiology
CBC, CRP/procalcitonin, renal/liver panels; sputum cultures in select cases.
Differential & Risks
Rule out TB/PE/heart failure; check aspiration risk and recent antibiotic exposure.
Treatment Pathways
From home-care with action plans to inpatient bundles and complication management, we individualise therapy and de-escalate antibiotics as data arrives. Vaccination and inhaler optimisation prevent future episodes.
What to Expect: Your Care Journey
Day 0: tests + first dose → 24–48 hrs: stability check → Day 3–5: de-escalation and physiotherapy → Week 1–2: activity resume → Week 4–6: follow-up and, if needed, repeat imaging.
Technology & Innovation
Bedside ultrasound and procalcitonin support fast decisions and shorter antibiotic courses. EMR dashboards track vitals and red flags for safe discharge.
Preventing Complications
Well-timed therapy prevents respiratory failure, pleural effusion, and sepsis. Vaccination and smoking cessation reduce recurrences.
Why Ajuda for Pneumonia Care?
⏱️ Fast, Protocol-Driven Care
From triage to first dose typically within 90 minutes.
🫁 Imaging at the Bedside
Ultrasound complements X-ray for safer, quicker calls.
📱 Tele Follow-ups
72-hr and 7-day reviews reduce bounce-backs.
Take the First Step
Call 9010550550 or book online for a same-day pneumonia evaluation and treatment plan.