Question 1

all symptoms of pneumonia except fever. could it still be pneumonia? chest pain, bad cough, trouble catching breath, slight wheezing, etc.

Accepted Answer

Can be pneumonia?: Symptoms are consistent with bronchial process, can be asthma or an allergic reaction. Best to discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

flu for 6 days, still have a fever fluct between 38-39.5c. not improving much. tight chest, mild cough. could it still be pneumonia without bad cough?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Have you seen a physician, had a flu test or a chest xray?- time for an examination. Never ignore a febrile illness.

Question 3

almost 6 days since dx w/pneumonia, starting antibiotic.still have 101 fever,severe cough w/phlegm,chest/back pain.is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia : If it had been 6 days on antibiotics and you still have fever, you should probably seek medical attention and change antibiotics as something is missing being treated.

Question 4

i had the flu with a fever and bad cough, went to dr who treated me but now i still have the cough accompanied with wheezing in my chest. pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The cough and wheezing after the flu (or any viral cold) can last up to 28 days and still be normal. If you are coughing up thick dark phlegm or still have a fever of 100.4 (38c) or higher after a week from initial onset then you should see a doctor. Otherwise just give it time.

Question 5

just getting over pneumonia bronchitis and have asthma.am i able to get a flu shot. h1h1?no fever. still coughing and chest congestion

Accepted Answer

Flu: I would recommend you wait until the asthma is adequately controlled before you take the vaccine.

Question 6

two clear x-rays after right lowerlobe pneumonia and atelectasis. still pain in that right lung daily and low grade fever for over 1 month.what now?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis....: Atelectasis, which is when there is collapse of the small airways in the lungs, could account for your symptoms. If you get an incentive spirometer, and use it every hour while awake, the atelectasis will resolve faster. So, see your doctor and get an incentive spirometer. Your doctor can show you how to use it! And, if you smoke, you need to quit ASAP to decrease airway inflammation.

Question 7

had pneumonia 3 wks ago. took a zpak, still coughing and spitting up mucus. now i have low grade fever. is it possible i still have it? no chest pain.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Either incompletely treated pneumonia versus a second infection. Would suggest a thorough history, clinical exam, chest x-Ray and treatment as needed. Let your doctor know as soon as possible.

Question 8

after chest x-ray  diagnosed acute bronchitis ant+inhaler given 3 days still out of breath , fever, normal? pneumonia?  no smoker or asthma.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You need to be reevaluated. See your doctor as soon as you can. You may have a viral illness or complication of bronchitis.

Question 9

bact. pneumonia, septic, required vats. hospitalized 2 wks. im 23 days post op still on abx. better but still fatigued, get winded easy, chest still feels slightly tight/clogged. xray not clear yet. no cough or fever. normal for such severe illness?

Accepted Answer

: By the time someone gets pneumonia severe enough to also have sepsis, their recovery course is often prolonged. It doesn’t surprise me you still require antibiotics and that you still are short of breath. But, happy you’re alive and sounding as though you are improving. Hard to be patient in this setting, but there isn’t much choice. Good luck.

Question 10

dr found fluid in my left lung. diagnoed as pneumonia but he wants to follow up because i didn't have any fever or coughing. still have some pain?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: The underlying cause of water in lungs has often been attributed to heart problems. However, it can also occur when lungs are invaded with some sort of infection.
It may take a while for the fluid to be reabsorbed by the body.
Maintain a healthy diet, reduce salt intake, avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
If your get short of breath, go to er immediately.

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All symptoms of pneumonia except fever. could it still be pneumonia? chest pain, bad cough, trouble catching breath, slight wheezing, etc.

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Flu for 6 days, still have a fever fluct between 38-39.5c. not improving much. tight chest, mild cough. could it still be pneumonia without bad cough?

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Almost 6 days since dx w/pneumonia, starting antibiotic.still have 101 fever,severe cough w/phlegm,chest/back pain.is this normal?

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I had the flu with a fever and bad cough, went to dr who treated me but now i still have the cough accompanied with wheezing in my chest. pneumonia?

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Just getting over pneumonia bronchitis and have asthma.am i able to get a flu shot. h1h1?no fever. still coughing and chest congestion

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Two clear x-rays after right lowerlobe pneumonia and atelectasis. still pain in that right lung daily and low grade fever for over 1 month.what now?

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Had pneumonia 3 wks ago. took a zpak, still coughing and spitting up mucus. now i have low grade fever. is it possible i still have it? no chest pain.

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After chest x-ray diagnosed acute bronchitis ant+inhaler given 3 days still out of breath , fever, normal? pneumonia? no smoker or asthma.

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Bact. pneumonia, septic, required vats. hospitalized 2 wks. im 23 days post op still on abx. better but still fatigued, get winded easy, chest still feels slightly tight/clogged. xray not clear yet. no cough or fever. normal for such severe illness?

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Dr found fluid in my left lung. diagnoed as pneumonia but he wants to follow up because i didn't have any fever or coughing. still have some pain?

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