Question 1

i've been sick for 4 months, should i be concerned about something underlying?  uri, sinus infection, pneumonia, influenza a. i just can't get better.

Accepted Answer

Immune problem: You may have an impaired immune system making it difficult to you to fight off infections.  Consider an allergy consult to find out what the problem may be.

Question 2

how do u know if u have pneumonia?

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Many symptoms: Symptoms of a pneumonia include fever, shortness of breath, chills, cough, fatigue, and others. Call your doctor if you are concerned about a pneumonia.

Question 3

how do u get pneumonia mrsa?

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Few reasons: Mrsa(methicillin resistant sa)pneumonia has increased dramatically in last two decades.Frequent and prolonged ventilatory support of an aging, often chronically ill population is factor.Community-acquired MRSA pneumonia has become more prevalent.This type of pneumonia affects younger patients, following infection with influenza virus infection.Appropriate prompt antibiotic therapy/hospitalization.

Question 4

what is pneumonia?

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Lung infection: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Usually, symptoms include cough (often producing sputum), fever, & chest wall pain near the site of the pneumonia.

Question 5

how to cure pneumonia?

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Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs causes by bacteria or virus.
 Bacterial pneumonia is more common in community and needs antibiotics . The prognosis depends on various factors like, immunity, age, severity of pneumonia, associated medical conditions like other lung disease, smoking, diabetes etc. the patient will need to see a doctor for exam , investigation and treatment.

Question 6

what is pre-pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No such medical cond: Your doctor maay be trying to simplify for you to understand that you might develop pneumonia, which can happen if you have bronchitis following sore throat and upper respiratory virus infections which are very common. Sometimes a pneumonia will follow after such infections.

Question 7

can pneumonia be cured?

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Yes: Most patient will respond to antibiotics and any other support that is needed and the infection will resolve.

Question 8

how is pneumonia treated?

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Antibiotics: There are many treatments for pneumonia including antibiotics, breathing treatments, oxygen and sometimes hospitalization is needed.

Question 9

what is lingular pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Lefti sided: Pneumonia in the lingular lobe which is present on the left lung, mostly bacterial since it's lobar.

Question 10

can you die from pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Pneumonia can be a life-threatening problem especially if left untreated.  You should see a doctor if you are having symptoms of pneumonia.

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