Seek urgent medical care for pneumonia symptoms
Take all prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed if pneumonia is bacterial
Use prescribed antiviral or antifungal medicine if recommended
Rest as much as possible
Drink plenty of fluids
Use fever and pain medicine only as directed by a clinician
Use oxygen or inhalers if prescribed
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Follow up with a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen or do not improve
Go to emergency care for trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, blue lips, or severe weakness