Question 1

how will i know if i have pneumonia or tuberculosis? i have back pain and cough for a month already. my doct0r told me i have pneumonia last week.

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray: The diagnosis is usually made with a chest X-ray. Your symptoms can also suggest one diagnosis over another.
It seems like you have already been told it was pneumonia.

Question 2

i've had a bad cold for 2 months. now i'm coughing up yellowish green mucus. could this be pneumonia? my son had  it last week. i work in his daycare.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It could be pneumonia, it could a sinus infection, it could be the end of the cold, or many other things. The presence of chills suggests a secondary bacterial infection. You will be sick every two-three weeks for many years working in day care  until you acquire sufficient immunity to fight off these viruses.  You may have had one virus after another.  See your doctor to be sure.

Question 3

two months ago i had a knee arthroscopy and aspirated as i was being extubated. developed aspiration pneumonia.  within a week i started having symmetrical pain in my knees and elbows.  it has not abated and in fact is worsening.no swelling or erythema.

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia: It could well be related if you were septic due to the pneumonia, but at this time it purely theoretical.

Question 4

can symptoms of pneumonia last for months?

Accepted Answer

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

i had pneumonia last year in august. a lot of my friends who have had it too, say it comes back around 6 months later. could this be true?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Typically pneumonia does not recur at any set time. It is more common in people who smoke, have immune deficiency or have pulmonary issues.

Question 6

i just got over a bout of pneumonia last month and i have started coughing a lot again .. could it be coming back ???

Accepted Answer

No necessarily : Pneumonia takes 6-7 weeks to clear from lungs. It's not that you still have an infection if you have finished the course of your antibiotics. The mucous and congestion just takes longer to clear up and coughing it up is actually good. You can try mucinex to help you break it up.

Question 7

pneumonia i have had it twice in the last 4 months and now i have a bad cough with alot of drainage. is it a sypmtom of it again?

Accepted Answer

This is unusual: See you lung doc to have it checked out.

You may need a CT of your chest.

Discuss with your lung doc,

No reason to wait!

Question 8

i had bronchitis for the last two weeks and have been on several didferent meds but nothing is making me feel better!i have chest pain. pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Short of breath: Bronchitis can take a long time to resolve. Keep working with your doc.

Question 9

2yrs ago, i had pleurusy post pneumonia. the pain was very severe. over the last month, i have had the same stabbing pains, but not as severe, nor have i been ill. could it be pleurisy? what warning signs should i look for to say i need medical help?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: If you feel well otherwise (no fever, cough , or breathing problem), this is likely from inflammation on the chest cage.  Is the pain relieved by ice pack, heating pad, or NSAID?  If the pain is severe, you will need to see your doctor.

Question 10

i just got over pneumonia last week and it feels like its back but in the opposite lung. is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: possible but unlikely...NONETHELESS get that checked out! A hands on examination is indicated...(plus a follow-up chest x ray anyway to be sure the first infection is cleared up!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

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How will i know if i have pneumonia or tuberculosis? i have back pain and cough for a month already. my doct0r told me i have pneumonia last week.

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I've had a bad cold for 2 months. now i'm coughing up yellowish green mucus. could this be pneumonia? my son had it last week. i work in his daycare.

A member asked:

Two months ago i had a knee arthroscopy and aspirated as i was being extubated. developed aspiration pneumonia. within a week i started having symmetrical pain in my knees and elbows. it has not abated and in fact is worsening.no swelling or erythema.

A member asked:

Can symptoms of pneumonia last for months?

A member asked:

I had pneumonia last year in august. a lot of my friends who have had it too, say it comes back around 6 months later. could this be true?

A member asked:

I just got over a bout of pneumonia last month and i have started coughing a lot again .. could it be coming back ???

A member asked:

Pneumonia i have had it twice in the last 4 months and now i have a bad cough with alot of drainage. is it a sypmtom of it again?

A member asked:

I had bronchitis for the last two weeks and have been on several didferent meds but nothing is making me feel better!i have chest pain. pneumonia?

A member asked:

2yrs ago, i had pleurusy post pneumonia. the pain was very severe. over the last month, i have had the same stabbing pains, but not as severe, nor have i been ill. could it be pleurisy? what warning signs should i look for to say i need medical help?

A member asked:

I just got over pneumonia last week and it feels like its back but in the opposite lung. is that possible?

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