Private Pneumonia Treatment
Pneumonia is a severe chest infection that affects your breathing — our respiratory experts can diagnose and treat you
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Need to know
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Symptoms of pneumonia icon plus
Symptoms you may experience if you have pneumonia include:
- a dry cough that produces blood-stained phlegm
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain
- fever/sweating and shivering
- feeling unwell
- loss of appetite
- muscle and/or joint pain
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant may be able to diagnose pneumonia by firstly asking about your symptoms. They can then listen to your chest with a stethoscope, Other tests that can be taken include:
- chest X-ray to assess
- lung or chest abnormalities
- mucus and/or blood tests
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Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options and help to determine the best approach for you. Treatment options might include:
- a course of antibiotic medication
- recommendations about resting and check-up appointments
If you experience more severe pneumonia, you may need to stay in hospital for closer monitoring during your recovery. This may include being placed on a ventilator to assist your breathing.
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344