Question 1

what are symptoms of pneumonia?

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Signs of pneumonia: A persistent cough and fever over 102 fever commonly with shaking chills and sweating (although older people may have lower-than-normal body temperature), shortness of breath, 
chest pain that fluctuates with breathing (pleurisy), occasional headache, muscle pain, fatigue.

Question 2

what are the sysptoms for pneumonia?

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Here's some: Cough, fever, sputum, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, and chest pain. Symptoms often aren't as obvious in the young or elderly.

Question 3

what are early symptoms of pneumonia?

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Symptoms: Early symptoms include fatigue, productive cough, shortness of breath and fever.

Question 4

can symptoms of pneumonia last for months?

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Yes, some: Some lung infections may take weeks to months to heal.  Recovery can vary widely depending on someones age, degree & type of infection and other medical issues.  In general each week your symptoms should be better than the last. Intense symptoms including fever & trouble breathing should not be prolonged and indicate need for immediate medical attention.

Question 5

does pneumonia usually cause many symptoms?

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Typically: Most people with pneumonia have symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, fevers and chills.

Question 6

how long do the symptoms of pneumonia last?

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Depends upon degree : Pneumonias can vary from minor to severe.  Minor infections might be cleared up in a week while severe pneumonias may require months for recovery.  If there is a lot of lung destruction there may not be full recovery.

Question 7

what are the signs or symptoms of pneumonia?

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Multiple: Most common are productive cough, fever, chest pain(usually on one side), and general fatigue. Other sxs may be involved depending on the cause.

Question 8

what are the clinical symptoms of pneumonia?

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Typically when you: Have penumonia you can have a constellation of symptoms including fevers, cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, wheezing, chils, malaise. Depending on your age, medical history, other medications you are on, the above can change.

Question 9

what are some classic signs, symptoms of pneumonia?

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Classics: Classic pneumonia signs include fever, productive cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and pain when you take a deep breath.

Question 10

for what length of time do pneumonia symptoms last?

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May take a while: Some bacteria can create symptoms that create a chronic cough for 6-8 weeks but most patient have resolution of the intial symptom n 2 weeks. The fatigue  can take 1-2 months to resolve.

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