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Doctor i had a chest x-ray. and it showed fluid, in the bottom, of left lung. breathing was very difficult, and then i was give 5 750 mg levaquin, i am quite a bit better, but doctor wants a ct ran. i am worried, can pneumonia b long-lasting?

Q: doctor i had a chest x-ray. and it showed fluid, in the bottom, of left lung. breathing was very difficult, and then i was give 5 750 mg levaquin, i am quite a bit better, but doctor wants a ct ran. i am worried, can pneumonia b long-lasting?

: Yes as can tuberculosis, black lung disease, CA lung, histoplasmosis (if you are a spelunker in KY), COPD from smoking/mine work. They and you need to know what is going on.

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Yes as can tuberculosis, black lung disease, CA lung, histoplasmosis (if you are a spelunker in KY), COPD from smoking/mine work. They and you need to know what is going on.

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Answered 11/26/2021

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A member asked:

Doctor i had a chest x-ray. and it showed fluid, in the bottom, of left lung. breathing was very difficult, and then i was give 5 750 mg levaquin, i am quite a bit better, but doctor wants a ct ran. i am worried, can pneumonia b long-lasting?

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Dr Konchada agreed

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