Question 1

i was diagnosed with pneumonia and strep on monday, i'm still feeling the same, but the fever isn't constant now. when am i able to go back to work?

Accepted Answer

1 week: As long as you are feeling better and have no fever, 1 week is a reasonable time to return to work. If you are not recovering follow up with your doctor. All the best for a good recovery.

Question 2

i was recently dx with bronchitis & pneumonia. fever free for more than 24 hrs, but i still have a productive cough. is it okay to go back to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is No definitive correct answer here, but your Treating provider would be able to best answer that question.  Depending on the time and onset of your symptoms, how many days treatment of antiBx you have had, etc all may play a role in a return to work date.  If you work alone, you may be fine, but if you are around many others in a closed space, then a productive cough would be frowned upon.

Question 3

ive been on levofloxacin 750 mg for pneumonia 3 days so far. i'm a dental hygienist. when is it safe to go back to work. for me and my patients?

Accepted Answer

Probably now, but...: Levofloxacin is for bacterial pneumonia, which is not a risk to your patients. If that's the only problem, you can return to work whenever you feel up to it. However, pneumonia often develops because of preceding viral infection, especially influenza. In that case, you should not work until fever is gone for at least 2-3 days. So probably OK, but if in doubt check with the doctor treating you.

Question 4

although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work.  been on meds for  4 1/2 days.  when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

Accepted Answer

Before: returning to work, please check with your doctor first. 
A follow up chest xray and blood tests  may be needed.  Pneumonia  is a very serious  illness. A thorough exam would decide whether or not you could return to work. Best wishes.

Question 5

have pnemonia am a health care aid have stabbing pain in chest and back when coughing only been two days when should i return to work?

Accepted Answer

Ask doc.: Pneumonia is a serious illness.  Fatigue is common.  You don't want to overexert, and need to rest to get allow the body to fight off infection quickly.  Talk to your doc and ask about light duty.  Aids work really hard, and you should not go back to full duty yet.

Question 6

how long before i can return to work after pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on how bad it was, and what kind of work you do. Usually 1-2 weeks is needed to make sure you are not contagious, and have healed adequately. Pneumonia is serious and potentially deadly, so follow doctors instructions and make sure you have follow up xray to confirm it is completely clear.

Question 7

should i return to work after being out a week for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: This all depends upon what type of pneumonia you had, the severity, the therapy and how you are feeling.  Generally a week should be sufficient if you were treated as an outpatient.

Question 8

been in hospital for a week with pneumonia and sepsis. still very weak and ill, when should i return to work?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: I know this won't be the answer you want, but I don't know nearly enough to be able to tell you when you can return to work. It's best you ask the doctor who took care of you in the hospital.

Question 9

had blood work done, and it came back with a report of wbc of 17.7 but also had and absolute neutrophil of 13,484.  i had this blood work done, and then about 3 to 4 days later started getting sick and was diagnosed with the flu, pneumonia, and strep thro

Accepted Answer

It was an early sign: The high white count was an early sign of the infection you were getting.

Question 10

how soon after being diagnosed with phnemonia and the flue can i return to work as a welder?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: You  are contagious for 6 days from the first fever (for flu).The pneumonia may sap your strength more but is less contagious. You could spread the flu to all your co-workers if you went back too soon. You may feel better sooner than 6 days out but i can't advise a early return.Think about a flu shot every season in september.

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When can I go back to work after pneumonia

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I was diagnosed with pneumonia and strep on monday, i'm still feeling the same, but the fever isn't constant now. when am i able to go back to work?

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I was recently dx with bronchitis & pneumonia. fever free for more than 24 hrs, but i still have a productive cough. is it okay to go back to work?

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Ive been on levofloxacin 750 mg for pneumonia 3 days so far. i'm a dental hygienist. when is it safe to go back to work. for me and my patients?

A member asked:

Although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work. been on meds for 4 1/2 days. when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

A member asked:

Have pnemonia am a health care aid have stabbing pain in chest and back when coughing only been two days when should i return to work?

A member asked:

How long before i can return to work after pneumonia?

A member asked:

Should i return to work after being out a week for pneumonia?

A member asked:

Been in hospital for a week with pneumonia and sepsis. still very weak and ill, when should i return to work?

A member asked:

Had blood work done, and it came back with a report of wbc of 17.7 but also had and absolute neutrophil of 13,484. i had this blood work done, and then about 3 to 4 days later started getting sick and was diagnosed with the flu, pneumonia, and strep thro

A member asked:

How soon after being diagnosed with phnemonia and the flue can i return to work as a welder?

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