Pneumonia: Triggers, Treatments and Prevention

Pneumonia is a common diagnosis in the fall and winter, but it can be extremely serious, even deadly, for some individuals. Learn from Dr. Jeffrey Marshall, a critical care physician and pulmonologist at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, causes, treatments and, most importantly, how to prevent getting this uncomfortable disease. Featured Speaker: Jeffrey Marshall, MD Jeffrey Marshall, MD, is a critical care physician and a pulmonologist at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Group. Dr. Marshall directs the medical intensive care unit at UM BWMC where he and the critical care team specialize in the management of severe respiratory illness and sepsis. Dr. Marshall also works with patients in the outpatient setting where he specializes in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects arteries in the lungs and heart. For more information about Dr. Marshall: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/pr... For more information about UM Baltimore Washington Medical Group – Pulmonology: https://www.umms.org/bwmc/health-serv... Read an article about pneumonia treatment: https://health.umms.org/2024/07/17/pn... #ummshealth #lungs #pneumonia #pneumoniatreatment #pneumoniaawareness #pneumoniasymptoms #pneumoniavaccine