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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pneumocystis pneumonia can be life threatening, causing respiratory failure that can lead to death. People with this condition need early and effective treatment. For moderate to severe pneumocystis pneumonia in people with AIDS, the short term use of corticosteroids has decreased death. | Pneumocystis pneumonia can be life threatening, causing respiratory failure that can lead to death. People with this condition need early and effective treatment. For moderate to severe pneumocystis pneumonia in people with AIDS, the short term use of corticosteroids has decreased death. | ||
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==Complications== | |||
===Possible Complications=== | |||
* Pleural effusion (extremely rare) | * Pleural effusion (extremely rare) | ||
* Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) | * Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) | ||
* Respiratory failure (may require breathing support) | * Respiratory failure (may require breathing support) | ||
==Prognosis== | |||
Typically, in untreated PCP increasing pulmonary involvement leads to death. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pneumocystis pneumonia can be life threatening, causing respiratory failure that can lead to death. People with this condition need early and effective treatment. For moderate to severe pneumocystis pneumonia in people with AIDS, the short term use of corticosteroids has decreased death.
Complications
Possible Complications
- Pleural effusion (extremely rare)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Respiratory failure (may require breathing support)
Prognosis
Typically, in untreated PCP increasing pulmonary involvement leads to death.