Pneumonia can cause cough, fever, chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and fatigue. We evaluate symptoms and offer chest X-ray when indicated.
PNEUMONIA CARE IN NOVI, MI
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue and can range from mild to serious. Our providers listen to your lungs, check oxygen level and vital signs, order chest X-ray when indicated, and determine whether outpatient treatment or ER evaluation is safest.
🫁 SYMPTOMS
→ Cough that may produce mucus
→ Fever or chills
→ Shortness of breath
→ Chest discomfort with breathing
→ Fatigue or weakness
⚕️ HOW WE HELP
✓ Lung exam and oxygen level
✓ Chest X-ray when indicated
✓ Antibiotics when bacterial pneumonia is suspected
✓ Inhaler or breathing treatment when appropriate
✓ Follow-up and return precautions
✓ ER referral for severe illness
🚨 GO TO ER IF:
→ Low oxygen or severe shortness of breath
→ Confusion or fainting
→ Chest pain with severe symptoms
→ High-risk patient who appears very ill
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where can I get checked for pneumonia in Novi?
PrimeCare Urgent Care evaluates possible pneumonia at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI. Chest X-ray is available when clinically indicated.
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
Diagnosis is based on symptoms, exam, vital signs, oxygen level, and sometimes chest X-ray. The provider decides which tests are needed.
Does pneumonia always need antibiotics?
Bacterial pneumonia usually requires antibiotics. Viral pneumonia does not respond to antibiotics. Evaluation helps determine the most likely cause.
When should pneumonia symptoms go to the ER?
Go to the ER for severe shortness of breath, low oxygen, confusion, fainting, chest pain with severe symptoms, or if a high-risk patient looks very ill.
PRIMECARE URGENT CARE
Located at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI 48375. We care for adults and children with many common urgent care needs.
