A 44-year-old member asked:
Should i return to work after being out a week for pneumonia?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
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.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long before I can return to work after pneumonia?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Valdezanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
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.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long before returning to work after pneumonia?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Pneumonia: This is highly variable and depends upon the cause of the pneumonia, degree of illness sustained, the efficacy of treatment, the response both in reduction of fever, diminished breathing disturbances and other factors. If the patient has improved, is feeling generally well, they can go back to work whenever they feel well enough to do so.
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