A member asked:

My 65 year old gpa has walking pneumonia. and he has been short of breath for 2 hours what should we do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Swati Avashia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

See his doctor: Shortness of breath can be expected with pneumonia but you want to make sure that your grandfather is getting enough oxygen and that he isn't developing a complication from his pneumonia. He needs to be evaluated by his physician.

Answered 5/27/2016

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Seek medical help: This is really the kind of question that can not be answered specifically in this sort of forum. An old person with pneumonia can have a lot of complications, including heart failure, pleural effusion ( fluid build up outside the lung) infection with a resistant germ etc...) this question is best handled by his doctor, and always if severe symptoms it is best to call 911/ go to the emergency room.

Answered 1/30/2012

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