Question 1

recovering from pneumonia, finished zpak last monday. pneumonia was cultured but no organisms found so they dont know what caused it. coughing majority blood in phlegm only in morning, regular clear phlegm rest of day. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Work up, see PCP: TB and other bacterial causes including Strep pneumococcus should be excluded. Your symptoms are concerning, and please have additional screening to include SARS Cov-2 and influenza completed after seeing your PCP.  A chest image and possible bronchoscopy may be indicated. Please seek medical care and a referral to Pulmonology.

Question 2

i have had bloodwork done 4 times this month cbc, metablolic panel, crp, esr,  and covad 19 3 chest xrays all blood work and chest x rays were normal.  diagnose with pneumonia  due to infectious organisms.   no fever, sob, wheezing, ?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Who diagnosed you with pneumonia? Was it your doctor? The data you provided is not diagnostic of any disorder.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

what are the micro-organisms other than streptococcus pneumonae which cause lung infections?

Accepted Answer

Many: Common ones include legionella, mycoplasma, chlamydia species (not the types which cause sexually transmitted infections).  Many viruses can also cause lung infections.  The list goes on.

Question 4

if i have very severe pneumonia, can it make immunity of other organs like urethra weaker? such that it make it easier for bacteria to travel thru it.

Accepted Answer

Viral infections: Many viral infections are associated with transient immune suppression and can predispose a person to other infections, e.g., measles may reactivate tuberculosis. However it does not affect any one organ selectively.
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Question 5

had pneumonia&sepsis in january. no damage to heart/lungs/organs. most symptoms have resolved. still leg pain but can walk/run. will leg pain resolve?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: It is not related to the illness in January, or if it is, you may have vertebral osteomyelitis.

Question 6

when did pneumonia first start affecting humans?

Accepted Answer

Since the: first humans.  Infectious diseases have always affected humans and all animals.

Question 7

my dad has pneumonia developed from covid, the doctor said he's lungs are 50 % affecting by the pneumonia what does that mean and what's the seriousness level about it. what the next step ?

Accepted Answer

Covid pneumonia: We all have a normal amount of air we take in and blow out with each breath, and oxygen gets into our blood through the lung tissue, carbon dioxide is blown out. Lungs working at 50% means they are only capable of doing 1/2 their work. With Covid-19, it isn't always easy to know what is next. Dad could get by with extra oxygen for a few days all the way to being on a ventilator. Talk to his doc!

Question 8

ive recently had a lung removed due to the mrsa infection ive been dealing with for a long time . after a couple months in hospital with pneaumonia and mrsa trying to attack my other organs , the many treatments of iv all vancomycin , i was released?

Accepted Answer

: Immune diagnostic work up is indicated. There are certain immune defects that may lead to difficult to treat MRSA infections. There are combinations of antibiotics which may be useful in your management. Please discuss upon referral to an ID specialist. Avoid  touching  the nose, eyes or mouth. Monitor temperature and breathing.

Question 9

what is pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how to cure pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Recovering from pneumonia, finished zpak last monday. pneumonia was cultured but no organisms found so they dont know what caused it. coughing majority blood in phlegm only in morning, regular clear phlegm rest of day. should i be concerned?

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I have had bloodwork done 4 times this month cbc, metablolic panel, crp, esr, and covad 19 3 chest xrays all blood work and chest x rays were normal. diagnose with pneumonia due to infectious organisms. no fever, sob, wheezing, ?

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What are the micro-organisms other than streptococcus pneumonae which cause lung infections?

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If i have very severe pneumonia, can it make immunity of other organs like urethra weaker? such that it make it easier for bacteria to travel thru it.

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Had pneumonia&sepsis in january. no damage to heart/lungs/organs. most symptoms have resolved. still leg pain but can walk/run. will leg pain resolve?

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When did pneumonia first start affecting humans?

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My dad has pneumonia developed from covid, the doctor said he's lungs are 50 % affecting by the pneumonia what does that mean and what's the seriousness level about it. what the next step ?

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Ive recently had a lung removed due to the mrsa infection ive been dealing with for a long time . after a couple months in hospital with pneaumonia and mrsa trying to attack my other organs , the many treatments of iv all vancomycin , i was released?

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