I've already taken a full course of Zithromax. I was feeling almost back to normal for two days and then sick again. Now I am starting to get pains in my lungs but I don't feel the same way the first time I was sick. I also feel more winded and really grouchy. I heard that bronchitis can turn into pnemonia, but am not sure. Should I wait to see what happens or should I seek care?
2007-01-05 09:03:27 · 6 answers · asked by MrsalmostMom 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
i may say Pneumonitis is a better word, as you need to have some changes in your chest x-ray (as we call it " consolidation") to say it is "Pneumonia".
yes, it can be so. the cause of your bronchitis can lead to the inflammation of your lung tissue while it seems to be totally over.
if you have fever, heavy breathing, FEELING your heart beats more than before, or feeling not the same as always, you better see your doctor.
2007-01-05 09:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-14 20:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. I had bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized. I waited for 2 weeks thinking that I would get better because I took antibiotics for the bronchitis. It was a big mistake. See a doctor ASAP.
2007-01-05 09:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by leahcutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha thats funny cuz I just went to the doctor wednesday, he told me I have bronchitis and I went back today and it turned into pneumonia. Zithromax is the least strong medicine of all those respitory meds... They put me on Avelox...I know Levaquin is really good too. I got into a car accident and 3 days later my chest hurt real bad and I couldnt stop coughing...turns out the seatbelt crushed my chest and I developed pneumonia. They gave me all kinds of breathing treatments to stop my lungs from collapsing so be careful and get it checked out asap
2007-01-05 13:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by RubiaBonita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- bronchitis can turn into pneumonia in some people. If you are in that much pain and having problems with breathing, then I would see a doctor asap.
2007-01-05 09:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it can.. watch out for eleveated body temperatures, increased shortness of breath... wet lungs(lot of phlem) and greenish or brownish sputum.....
2007-01-05 09:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by mmm..whynot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋