I missed school all this week and the doctor said maybe I can go tomorrow, but im not sure. I had a temp. of 102.5 yesterday and it currently is 97.8. My cough is still pretty bad, and my athsma is really bad. I think i have it b ad because i had to take medecince right after the nurse took my temp. My doctor put me on Prednisone and Azithromycin.I also have to take my inhaler twice and my nebulizer like 3-4 times a day. I think i am really bad, because he said if i dont get better in 3 days i might have to go to the hospital. I dont have to much of a sore throat anymore, or a fever. But am i still very sick? and should i go to school tomorow?
2007-01-04 05:01:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
And j.f.t.r. im not really that much of a socibal preson, and im kinda a germ freak, lol, thats why idk how i could of cought Pneumonia. So i dont think i would get any other kids sick, but idk. How do u think i got it if i havent been out that much?
2007-01-04 05:07:35 · update #1
And i had it four times and it wasnt too bad. and im 13.
2007-01-04 05:13:16 · update #2
You are most likely having an acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma, the exacerbation being probably because of a upper/lower respiratory tract infection. If the doctor has started you on oral steroids (Prednisone) and 3-4 times nebulisers, I would think your asthma must be pretty bad. Even though you dont have a fever/sorethroat, I would still recommend rest at home until your asthma is brought under adequate and optimal control. And if you continue to have symptoms that fail to improve it is wise to get to the hospital sooner than later. Get well soon!
2007-01-04 05:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by David 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bronchitis can also be cause by a nasal drip. Which turns into Pneumonia. I was hospitalised for a week, because I was battling to breath, so was put on a drip, and also had the nebulizer 3 times a day. DO NOT go to school if your chest is still bad, and wait until you feel better and your chest clearer. Its not something to play around with, especially as you are obviously still very young. Take care.
2007-01-04 05:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
The viruses and bacteria that cause pneumonia are contagious and are usually found in fluid from the mouth or nose of an infected person. Illness can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes on a person, by sharing drinking glasses and eating utensils, and when a person touches the used tissues or handkerchiefs of an infected person.
So it's probably best to stay home.
2007-01-04 05:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have pneumonia, then stay home. Unless you like hospitals. I've had it. It's not pleasant. Your doctor is giving you the chance to do things right so you won't have to go to the hospital. Hospitals come with HUGE bills as well. I hope you have good health insurance if you end up there. It's a serious sickness, not a joke.
2007-01-04 05:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Night Wind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can have pneumonia for a very long time. Unless your fever is gone for 24 hours do not return to school. If you are requiring your asthma medications more often then usual maybe your mother needs to take you back to the dr or to another dr for a re-evaluation. Some pneumonias are bacterial and need to be treated with IV anti biotics. Sometimes being on steriods makes it harder for the body to heal.
2007-01-04 08:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are still sick. You dont want to give it to anybody in school do you? I think you should stay at home for 1 more day adn then saee how you are feeling. With rest you'll get better faster. Drink lots of orange juice to heal fast. Get well soon!!
2007-01-04 05:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by Cutie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it incredibly is contagious for every physique. Pneumonia is composed of viruses which as all of us understand may be transmitted by skill of an contaminated person coughing or sneezing on someone, sharing ingesting glasses and utensils, and/or whilst someone touches used tissues of an contaminated person.
2016-10-29 23:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably at this point, you shouldn't be considering going tomorrow under any circumstances. even if you wake up w/o a fever you need some rest and recovery time.
i would aim for a monday return.
2007-01-04 05:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Lane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont' go to school! You are very sick and should rest . The other kids may catch something nasty off you too.
2007-01-04 12:33:40 · answer #9 · answered by greythound crazy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay home till you feel better and to answer your last Q, door knobs are full of everybody's germs.
2007-01-04 05:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tasha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋