Just in case you suspect that you or a loved one has or is getting pneumonia
What items might be useful to have on hand?
Based on personal experience and the "wisdom of the internet":
Better info to advise the doctor over the phone or via Skype:
1. Oral thermometer for body temp
2. Finger oximeter to determine % oxygen saturation
If there is no room for you in the hospital:
1. Heating pads or hot water bottles to help with chest pain
2. CPAP machines may help somewhat with getting oxygen into your bloodstream
Discuss
What items might be useful to have on hand?
Based on personal experience and the "wisdom of the internet":
Better info to advise the doctor over the phone or via Skype:
1. Oral thermometer for body temp
2. Finger oximeter to determine % oxygen saturation
If there is no room for you in the hospital:
1. Heating pads or hot water bottles to help with chest pain
2. CPAP machines may help somewhat with getting oxygen into your bloodstream
Discuss