A member asked:

Hi, been vaccinated against pneumonia, and am diabetic. shaking chill last week, and seemed to recover. but now have a rasping cough, and little brea?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Lots of options: Pna is aggressive and deadly, hence the vaccine. Numerous "flu" / "cold" viruses are prevalent during the fall/winter, and you likely found one of those to get a lower resp tract infxn, like bronchitis. Usually symptom tx works (steam vaporizer--if safe to use by your bed), Mucinex (guaifenesin) to thin secretions, +/- albuterol. See your dr for eval & meds (not likely abx).

Answered 2/17/2015

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