Pneumonia Symptoms and Treatment
Urgent care for pneumonia · Palm Beach County
A deep cough with fever, chills, and a heavy, tight chest can point to pneumonia. Urgent Care of the Palm Beaches evaluates and treats pneumonia at our West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Palm Springs clinics, with chest X-ray and lab testing on site so you get real answers the same day. Walk in seven days a week, no appointment needed.
Why it matters
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs, and it ranges from a mild case you can walk around with to something that needs the hospital. Catching it early and getting on the right treatment is what keeps a mild case from turning into a serious one.
Pneumonia treatment in Palm Beach County
Pneumonia symptoms
- A cough, sometimes bringing up colored or bloody mucus
- Fever, sweating, and shaking chills
- Chest pain that gets worse when you breathe or cough
- Shortness of breath, even with light activity
- Fatigue and a wiped-out, run-down feeling
- Confusion, which can show up in older adults
Pneumonia can be bacterial, viral, or follow another illness like the flu. A milder form, often called walking pneumonia, can feel like a bad chest cold that just will not lift. Young children, adults over 65, smokers, and anyone with asthma, COPD, diabetes, or a weakened immune system are more likely to get it and more likely to get seriously ill, so those groups should be seen sooner rather than later.
Chest X-ray on site
How we diagnose and treat pneumonia
Your provider listens to your lungs, checks your oxygen level, and takes a chest X-ray on site, which is the clearest way to confirm pneumonia and tell it apart from bronchitis. Many cases can be treated with antibiotics, rest, and fluids, and we set you up with the right medication and a clear plan for what to watch. If your case looks severe or your oxygen is low, we help you get to a higher level of care quickly.
Your visit
What to expect at your visit
Walk in to any of our three locations. You are usually seen within about ten minutes, and the exam, chest X-ray, and any prescription happen in one stop. We accept most major insurance and offer fair cash pricing.
Straight talk
Urgent care, the ER, or your doctor?
Mild to moderate pneumonia in an otherwise healthy adult is often handled well at urgent care, where the on-site X-ray lets us diagnose and start treatment the same day.
Severe cases, and cases in high-risk patients, belong in the ER. The warning signs below tell you which is which.
Emergency warning signs
When pneumonia is an emergency
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you have severe trouble breathing, blue lips or fingertips, confusion, chest pain that will not ease, or a very high fever you cannot control. These are signs the infection is serious and needs emergency care.
FAQ
Pneumonia questions, answered
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
A chest X-ray is the clearest way to confirm it, and we have digital X-ray on site at every location, so we can diagnose pneumonia during your visit rather than sending you elsewhere.
Can urgent care treat pneumonia?
Yes, for mild to moderate cases in otherwise healthy patients. We diagnose it, start antibiotics when appropriate, and tell you exactly what to watch for. Severe cases are referred to the ER.
Is pneumonia contagious?
Some causes are. The germs behind it can spread through coughing, so wash your hands, cover your cough, and rest while you recover.
How long does it take to recover?
Many people start feeling better within a week of starting treatment, though the tiredness and cough can linger longer. Follow up if you are not improving as expected.
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North Palm Beach / Palm Beach Gardens Clinic Location
11951 US Highway 1 Suite 108,
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
West Palm Beach / Palm Beach Clinic Location
5818 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Palm Springs / Forest Hill Blvd Clinic Location
3537 Forest Hill Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
