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Although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work. been on meds for 4 1/2 days. when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Before: returning to work, please check with your doctor first. A follow up chest xray and blood tests may be needed. Pneumonia is a very serious illness. A thorough exam would decide whether or not you could return to work. Best wishes.

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 1/11/2017

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A member asked:

Although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work. been on meds for 4 1/2 days. when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

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