Question 1

will atypical pneumonia surely lead to death?

Accepted Answer

No: The classic forms of atypical pneumonia are caused by mycoplasma and legionella. Legionella in particular can be very serious, but both are treatable.

Question 2

will atypical pneumonia stop me from going on my vacation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause and when the vacation is planned. Some can be fairly mild and run their course over a short time frame, others can make one sick longer, really depends on the details.

Question 3

can you tell me what is atypical pneumonia and what are the requested tests?

Accepted Answer

IgM: If we are referring to mycoplasma pneumonia as atypical pneumonia, the dignostic test would be mycoplasma igm, and also cold aglutinin test could help.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 4

my esr is 60 i had atypical pneumonia 5 months back. next steps?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Atypical pneumonia should be cured long ago if now asymptomatic. With elevated esr implies infection or inflammation somewhere in body. Should contact physician for examination and testing.

Question 5

would atypical pneumonia surely lead to h1n1?

Accepted Answer

No: H1n1 influenza occurs only during epidemics, and while there is h1n1 influenza in the U.S. Right now, especially in the northeast, you wouldn't necessarily get it just because you had atypical pneumonia.  On the other hand, people with influenza can sometimes develop viral or bacterial pneumonia as a complication.

Question 6

my father was diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Outdated term: "atypical pneumonia" is actually very common, but differs from the "textbook" description of acute onset symptoms with a very predictable x-ray appearance. The designation is not useful. It tells us little about the causative bug(s), and treatment is not determined by the x-ray or acuity of symptoms. Currently, a more useful term used to guide treatment decisions is community acquired pneumonia.

Question 7

my 12 year old niece is suffering from atypical pneumonia. what are the precautions to be taken?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contacts: This a type of pneumonia is caused by mycoplasma and treated with Erythromycin antibiotic. Precautions are same as with any other respiratory infection. Avoidance of close proximity, touching contaminated surfaces etc.

Question 8

i had atypical pneumonia in october of 2014. i still have a chronic cough six months later. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Chronic cough: You need to go back to your Dr. May be you relapsed or developed bronchits, probably  you need   a  repeat  chest X ray .  I hope you feel better.  Good luck.

Question 9

what can i use for atypical pneumonia if i don't have a doctor?

Accepted Answer

This needs doc: Pneumonia is not typically something you treat with home remedy, so if no doctor should go to emergency room or urgent care clinic, if one feels real bad the er is safest bet.

Question 10

can you catch atypical pneumonia from someone else?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Atypical pneumonia is usually caused by a bacteria (most commonly mycoplasma) that is transmitted in respiratory secretions allowing it to be passed from one person to another.

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