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I've had body aches, headaches, cough/ green & now brownish-grey phlegm for a week and it's not letting up. my 2 yr old seems normal, pneumonia?

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Possible Pneumonia: Your symptoms are indicative of a bacterial infections. It could be viral. Is there fever? I would recommend you be seen urgently in urgent care center, your doctor's office if you can or go to the er. A lot depends on your state of health, any chronic diseases such as pulmonary disease, diabetes or heart disease and any medications you are taking. Get seen asap.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Certainly possible: Surprisingly, bacterial pneumonia is less contagious, but often more worrisome than viral. Worsening symptoms for a week is concerning for a pneumonia and should be evaluated by a doctor. Also, knowing exactly what you have would be good for your 2-yo...To hopefully prevent them from getting sick, or at least know how to treat it quicker.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibilities...: Based on these symptoms, you may have acute bronchitis or pneumonia, although with bacterial pneumonia there is typically a fever present. Either way, see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 5/21/2015

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