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A member asked:
How long does the chest tenderness last with pneumonia? i have 5 pills left. the tenderness is mainly when i walk around a lot.
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It depends: Everyone patient tolerates pneumonia a bit different - the discomfort you are referring to could be caused by an inflammation of the lining around your lungs termed "pleuritis". Finish your antibiotic course and follow with your doctor for continued symptoms.
Answered 12/22/2014
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