Question 1

3month old cousin diagnosed with pneumonia.no fever/cough, just phlegm.given penicillin shot.what can we do to treat it & prevent worsening?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: After being seen and diagnosed by a physician with pneumonia, the best way is to follow the doctor's instruction. Taking all the prescribed medications and have him or her drink plenty of fluid.

Question 2

can i have pneumonia and no cough? i have a history of pneumonia, but right now my chest pain is only related to movement, no problems with breathing or cough. i am recovering from a cold with a congested nose?

Accepted Answer

: I have seen such cases. Confer with your doc as the issue will require an evaluation.

Question 3

is it normal to develop a sore throat after taking levoflaxin for waking pneumonia? i had no cough the whole sickness. exhaustion is only other sympto

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: After taking strong antibiotics like levofloxacin, it is possible to get fungal infection in oral cavity( thrush) and May cause sore throat and sore tongue .

Question 4

ct showed small area mild pneumonia or clearing infection. radiologist/ onc agree. can sinus drainage cause pneumonia? mild cough no fever. see prev.

Accepted Answer

Lag effect: Most important fact is the way you feel..remember that.  Xray and CT scans can lag behind the way you clinical present and feel by a day or two.

Question 5

3month old cousin xray=pneumonia. he has no fever/cough and sleeps eats normally. makes a snoring sound when be breathes. could it be a misdiagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: It could be a misdiagnosis, but the xray  may remain positive for weeks after an actual case of pneumonia.

Question 6

why am i given a 2nd antibiotic for pneumonia even though have no cough, no fever? should i take it? recent quit smoking. chest pain/short of breath.

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: You have not provided enough info to allow an intelligent comment.  If you have questions about the manner in which you are being treated and cannot get straight answers from the doctor you are seeing it might be very beneficial for you to get a second opinion. If you can contact an infectious diseases expert that might be the best avenue.

Question 7

how can you tell if a baby has pneumonia or just a cough?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Physical exam and possibly chest x-ray may be necessary, but this will depend upon the clinical history and findings by your doctor.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of pneumonia in children besides cough?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your child maybe breathing fast, or a fever. And, if old enough, nay complain of trouble breathing.

Question 9

what's the difference between a chesty cough and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Cough is a symptom with many possible causes.  Pneumonia is only one and not even the most common. Chest cough assumes that it stems from the chest.

Question 10

can having a cold or cough for a while turn to pneumonia or not?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Viral illnesses can leave you more susceptible to developing bacterial infections to include pneumonia. Not everyone who has a prolonged cough will develop pneumonia. A cold can sometimes be mistaken for pneumonia and can be difficult to differentiate without a medical professional who puts the signs & symptoms along with diagnostic testing together!

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3month old cousin diagnosed with pneumonia.no fever/cough, just phlegm.given penicillin shot.what can we do to treat it & prevent worsening?

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Can i have pneumonia and no cough? i have a history of pneumonia, but right now my chest pain is only related to movement, no problems with breathing or cough. i am recovering from a cold with a congested nose?

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Is it normal to develop a sore throat after taking levoflaxin for waking pneumonia? i had no cough the whole sickness. exhaustion is only other sympto

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Ct showed small area mild pneumonia or clearing infection. radiologist/ onc agree. can sinus drainage cause pneumonia? mild cough no fever. see prev.

A member asked:

3month old cousin xray=pneumonia. he has no fever/cough and sleeps eats normally. makes a snoring sound when be breathes. could it be a misdiagnosis?

A member asked:

Why am i given a 2nd antibiotic for pneumonia even though have no cough, no fever? should i take it? recent quit smoking. chest pain/short of breath.

A member asked:

How can you tell if a baby has pneumonia or just a cough?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of pneumonia in children besides cough?

A member asked:

What's the difference between a chesty cough and pneumonia?

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Can having a cold or cough for a while turn to pneumonia or not?

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