how long does this last? and how do I know if I'm gettin better or worse? they gave me a strong cough medicine and a decongestion and anti biotic but I feel like crap still
2007-02-02 13:58:13 · 6 answers · asked by princess1226 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I had 'walking pnuemonia' and while I was never in the hospital I was on antibiotics and other meds and bed rest for a good three weeks. I was weak, even a trip to the bathroom wore me out. I had to force myself to eat. But eventually I got over it and got a pnuemonia shot which prevents certain kinds of pnuemonia. It works. And I am a lot more careful of my health. I quit smoking when I had pnuemonia but started again. Then four years ago I stopped smoking again and stayed stopped. I don't get as many respitory illnesses now.
Do what your doctor suggests.
2007-02-02 16:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anna Og 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long ago did you start with the medicine?
I've had pneumonia several times. Give it at least 72 hours to even begin to feel better, about 2 weeks before you kick most of it. The cough will go on for almost a month...irritating as all heck.
2007-02-02 22:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pneumonia can be from different causes and therefore can last different lengths of time an have different symptoms. A few lead to death no matter what treatment is given. Take your medicine, don't do excess exercise or drink alcohol or do anything else that will reduce you resistance. Be optimistic. Most treated common pneumonias let you feel better within a week, able to return to work within ten days, clear on xray within a month.
2007-02-03 01:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it some time. Take a rest, drink some tea. Relax.
2007-02-02 22:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by melanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could last a couple of weeks. Make sure you don't overdo it at all. It will just prolong your recovery. Rest up. Baby yourself.
2007-02-02 22:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you in the hospital i hope so
2007-02-02 22:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by flipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋