摘要老年人是罹患肺炎的高发人群。随着中国老龄化社会的快速进展，如何做到老年肺炎的早期诊断、早期治疗和积极预防，是降低其发病率和病死率的关键。《老年肺炎临床诊断与治疗专家共识（2024年版）》的发布为临床医生诊断、治疗和预防老年肺炎提供了系统而全面的参考。关注目前临床诊治中的现状与难点，从诊断、治疗和预防3个维度切入老年肺炎的特殊之处，把握要点，综合干预，才能达到改善老年肺炎患者的预后促进健康老龄化的目的。

abstractsAs China′s population ages, the morbidity of pneumonia is increasing among the elderly. Achieving early diagnosis, early treatment, and effective prevention of pneumonia is crucial for reducing the morbidity and mortality of senile pneumonia. The publication of the Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumonia in the elderly (2024 Edition) provides a systematic and comprehensive reference for this topic. It focuses on current clinical practice, challenges, and a multifaceted approach to the specificity of diagnosing, treatment and prevention of senile pneumonia. By highlighting key interventions and integrating comprehensive strategies, we aim to improve outcomes for patients with senile pneumonia and prolong their healthy lives.