Question 1

watermelon(feels)went down wind pipe. voice hoarse, chest slightly heavy, coughing. does any food cause pneumonia that enter lungs? worried.

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: Usually, when we choke, we don't actually let the food into the lungs.  On rare occasion, it can happen though.  Concerning symptoms include continuing cough, fevers and chest pains.  Food in the lungs is always bad news.  Seek the care of a hospital/center that can evaluate you for this. Aspiration pneumonia is a VERY SERIOUS matter.

Question 2

severe rib pain under right (worse)  and left breast.  radiates to the sides. laying down or bending intensifies it. no pneumonia or fracture detected?

Accepted Answer

Likely Contused Ribs: 29 y/o Female w severe rib pain under R (worse) than L breast. Radiates to the sides. lying down or bending intensifies it. No pneumonia or fracture detected? Most likely Contused ribs. Based on location consider; Is one wearing New bras? Doing new Exercise Routine w stretching &amp;/or weight lifting? Rest few days &amp; if Sx continue go back to M.D.

Question 3

can the body heal itself of pneumonia heaviness in chest, slight fever

Accepted Answer

If : If you think you may have pneumonia then you should see a doctor because bacterial pneumonia requires antibiotics, meaning the body will not "heal itself." chest heaviness and slight fever are very non-specific symptoms. A more detailed history, a physical exam, and necessary testing will help in making a diagnosis and directed treatment.
Hope you are better soon.

Question 4

i have been sick with bronco pneumonia and finished my meds on monday. i am feeling a little better but still suffering with chest pain on my left side and sinuses and sometimes feel like my chest is very heavy.

Accepted Answer

Re-check ? : You did not mention the meds but the picture is somewhat worrisome. You may want to contact the treating docs office &amp; see if they think you should come back in. Since they know your story &amp; have your records they can best guide your case.

Question 5

i tested positive for covid 19, and im 5 days into isolation. i have developed further symptoms like fever 38,3, body chills, headache, wheezy chest which makes it heavy to breath. how do i know if i developed pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital: Go to your nearest hospital before the symptoms get worse.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

someone around me has pneumonia. i started having the samesymptoms of severe chest pain, fatigue, nausea, heavy cough off and on. all following a flu.

Accepted Answer

Seek medical attn: Post flu pneumonia is a well described serious complication of influenza and I recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

Question 7

if i have atypical pneumonia, well i need a steroid to help my lungs or just an antibiotic? this is what i have been told i might haveexcessive mucus in throat, chest heaviness, and slight cough that is sometimes dry and sometimes productive.

Accepted Answer

: Atypical pneumonia is caused by uncommon (not typical) bacteria and antibiotic is also used. Sometimes, doctor adds steroid for alleviating the significant inflammation such as excessive secretion or wheezing, etc.

Question 8

got pneumonia.can't breath.coughg yellow grn phlegm. chest heavy. throat like glass.hospital sent home w azithromycin & amxcln.how long 4 it to work?

Accepted Answer

48 hours onset: Usually the medications will start to improve clinical symptoms within 48 hours.
Monitor your temperature and drink fluids. A follow up appointment with your PCP is indicated.

Question 9

it feels a little better to lay down and i have slight chest pain. pneumonia or cold?

Accepted Answer

Deep breath? : Chest pain with a deep breath or cough, improved lying down is pretty classic pleurisy. Pleurisy can be due to pneumonia or viral illness. There are also more serious causes. If you're short of breath, you should see your doctor.

Question 10

yesterday while eating a fry i think i may have inhaled it i know that it went down and it hurt very much for a while this morning i have chest pain i was wondering can i get pneumonia with this i have no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Follow closely. : If it is within 24 hours I would not worry. It should clear on its own. A chest x-ray this early would not help. Eventually a chest CT may be needed if you do not improve. Encourage fluids and feel free to cough as you need. Yes, it could cause an infection/pneumonia but this is unlikely. There is no medical treatment needed at this time. Follow this closely.

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Watermelon(feels)went down wind pipe. voice hoarse, chest slightly heavy, coughing. does any food cause pneumonia that enter lungs? worried.

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Severe rib pain under right (worse) and left breast. radiates to the sides. laying down or bending intensifies it. no pneumonia or fracture detected?

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Can the body heal itself of pneumonia heaviness in chest, slight fever

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I have been sick with bronco pneumonia and finished my meds on monday. i am feeling a little better but still suffering with chest pain on my left side and sinuses and sometimes feel like my chest is very heavy.

A member asked:

I tested positive for covid 19, and im 5 days into isolation. i have developed further symptoms like fever 38,3, body chills, headache, wheezy chest which makes it heavy to breath. how do i know if i developed pneumonia?

A member asked:

Someone around me has pneumonia. i started having the samesymptoms of severe chest pain, fatigue, nausea, heavy cough off and on. all following a flu.

A member asked:

If i have atypical pneumonia, well i need a steroid to help my lungs or just an antibiotic? this is what i have been told i might haveexcessive mucus in throat, chest heaviness, and slight cough that is sometimes dry and sometimes productive.

A member asked:

Got pneumonia.can't breath.coughg yellow grn phlegm. chest heavy. throat like glass.hospital sent home w azithromycin & amxcln.how long 4 it to work?

A member asked:

It feels a little better to lay down and i have slight chest pain. pneumonia or cold?

A member asked:

Yesterday while eating a fry i think i may have inhaled it i know that it went down and it hurt very much for a while this morning i have chest pain i was wondering can i get pneumonia with this i have no other symptoms?

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