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I am 12 days into covid. feeling much better except for a cough and phlegm chest.my concern is pneumonia. i am taking corenza and acc200. should i be looking at an antibiotic right now? my wife is the same

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Improving: As long as you continue to improve, pneumonia is not likely. A sudden decline, such as spiking a fever or significant worsening in breathing may signal onset of pneumonia. Keeping your GP in the loop may help in that regard.

Answered 1/3/2021

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Delayed sequalae: Sometimes symptoms can persist despite elimination of the virus. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor: Long term effects of Covid-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20symptoms%20can,within%20a%20few%20weeks. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/4/2021

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