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Pneumonia: Clinical Features and ManagementFeatures:%u2022 Fever%u2022 Productive cough%u2022 Basal crackles on auscultation%u2022 Lobar consolidation on chest X-ray%u2022 Elevated WBC and CRP%u2022 Pleuritic chest pain (worsens with inspiration)Management:%u2022 Antibiotic therapy%u2022 If pneumonia doesn't improve, consider:%u2022 Night sweats%u2022 Weight loss%u2022 New pleural effusion%u2022 Suspect empyema: Perform pleural aspiration%u2022 Culture and microscopy of pleural aspirates%u2022 Treat with chest drain if confirmed