a young adult, previously healthy clinic patient has symptoms of pneumonia including high fever and cough. auscultation reveals rales in the left lower lobe. a chest radiograph is normal. the patient is unable to expectorate sputum. which treatment is recommended for this patient?

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Empiric treatment with a macrolide antibiotic treatment is recommended for this patient.What is the main cause of pneumonia?Pneumonia can be brought on by airway and lung viruses. The two most frequent cause of viral pneumonia in adults are the flu (flu virus) as well as the common cold (rhinovirus). In young children, respiratory syncytial (RSV) is the most frequent cause of viral bronchitis. A full-blood count (CBC) blood test can be used to determine if your immune response is actively battling an illness. The amount of oxygen in your blood is measured via pulse oximetry.How is pneumonia treated by doctors?Antibiotics are the major treatment for bacterial pneumonia. Additionally, you should get enough of rest and hydration. Your doctor should prescribe medications for you all to take in four hours if you are found to have bacterial pneumonia.To know more about Pneumonia visit:https://brainly.com/question/16903358#SPJ4