About Chest Infection & PneumoniaChest infections affect the airways or lungs. Bronchitis inflames the airways, while pneumonia infects the air sacs of the lungs and can be serious, especially in young children, older adults and people with long-term illnesses.Symptoms include a persistent cough, often with mucus, fever, chest pain, breathlessness, wheezing and tiredness.Medicines used for Chest Infection & PneumoniaMany cases of bronchitis are viral and need rest, fluids and fever control. Bacterial chest infections and pneumonia are treated with antibiotics such as amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, azithromycin, clarithromycin, cefuroxime or levofloxacin, and severe pneumonia may need hospital treatment with ceftriaxone or other injections.When to see a doctorGet urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, fast breathing in a child, blue lips, chest pain, confusion or coughing up blood.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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