A member asked:

Is bacterial pneumonia life-threatened? i feel dizzy have chest pain i use medicines that doctor gave me but i am so tired and i have lack of sleep

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pneumonia: Yes, it certainly can be. Many people die each year from a bacterial pneumonia.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: difficulty breathing or your condition has worsened since you saw your doctor - then please be re-evaluated promptly. Bacterial pneumonias are sometimes life threatening.

Answered 7/16/2014

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