The ankh is the Egyptian symbol of life, also reffered to as the Key of Life. Somehow it has also become a goth/vampire symbol. Because of this, most people aren't aware that it was once a part of Egyptian culture, and wear an ankh, proudly proclaiming their obsession with the dark. This makes it difficult for the rest of us enlightened ankh wearers.
If the pneumonia is severe enough for hospitalization, the standard treatment is intravenous antibiotics for 5 - 8 days. In cases of uncomplicated pneumonia, many patients may need only 2 or 3 days of intravenous antibiotics followed by oral therapy.
Even healthy adults as young as 50 are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, a serious lung infection that is potentially life-threatening. Symptoms, like difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, and cough, can even put you in the hospitalâin fact, the average stay for those requiring hospitalization is approximately six days.