| Purpose of the guideline: |
In order to strengthen the prevention, treatment and management of pneumonia in the elderly and improve the prognosis of patients, this consensus puts forward diagnosis and treatment opinions and suggestions from the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, disease evaluation, comprehensive intervention treatment and prevention of pneumonia in the elderly by question-and-answer method on the basis of referring to the latest relevant guidelines and consensus at home and abroad, and in combination with the latest progress in this research field, providing a reference for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia in the elderly, improving the quality of life of elderly patients, reducing hospitalization and mortality, and promoting healthy aging. |
