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Pneumonia 3 weeks ago, antibios, seems cleared. days after, got flu w/ sore throat, fever gone for 3 days, still dry cough, can pneumonia come back?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Post viral : After the viral infection has resolved, the airway may be sensitized and symptoms of prolonged cough, wheezing and chest tightness may occur. If the cough lingers more than 2 to 3 weeks or there is sudden fever, please see your PCP. Secondary pneumonia may occur and there can be consecutive infections of the respiratory tract.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/9/2019

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A member asked:

Pneumonia 3 weeks ago, antibios, seems cleared. days after, got flu w/ sore throat, fever gone for 3 days, still dry cough, can pneumonia come back?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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