Medical Management

 Antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin)
 Anti-fever medication (ibuprofen and acetaminophen)
 Drink plenty of nonalcoholic fluids to stay hydrated.
 Coughing helps clear infection in the lungs.
 Avoid cigarette or other tobacco smoke while recovering from pneumonia.
 Oxygen therapy.

Diagnostic Evaluation

 Blood tests 
 Chest X-rays 
 Pulse oximetry test 
 Sputum test 
 CT scan, pleural fluid culture sample, or bronchoscopy