What if you already have asthma, then get phnuemonia?

Question

Is that how you spell it?

Answer 1

I had pneumonia a few years ago, and have asthma. I also had shingles, kidney infection and pleurisy at the same time. Stayed in hospital for 6 days on a drip and nebulizer and 3 lots of anti biotics. If you already have asthma, you must use your inhalers regularly. Pneumonia, or even a chest infection will leave a scarring on your lungs. The inhalers help dampen the lungs, if they become dried out, that's when your problem gets worse. It's not just the young and the elderly who get pneumonia, in spite of what some people think. I'm not elderly, and my brother had it in his thirties

Answer 2

knowing you have asthma you should make sure that you get your flu shot every year and the pneumonia shot every three. This doesnt always prevent getting it but it does cut down on the chances . If you do get it you will probably be put on an oral steroid an inhaled steroid an antibiotic and have your nebulizer treatments increased . you may also have your rescue inhaler increased or changed. My son was put on oxygen for 4 days and IV antibiotics when he did not respond to the usual treatments. Now at the first sign of bronchitis or pneumonia he is put in the hospital to receive IV med because he has became immune to most antibiotics available with a prescription

Answer 3

lol what a coincidence. I have asthma and at the moment have pneumonia 2. Well there is a lot that happens. First u have to go on and extra high dose of an oral steroid or antibiotic, your coughs are a lot worse, you feel as if u cant get your coughs out, your chest hurts severely when u cough, u have to take Ur inhaler a at least 3 times a day, occasionally wheeze, shortness of breath, etc.

Answer 4

This is exactly what happened to my six year old. But she was intubated for about 3 and a half weeks Was on a high frequency oscillator at least 5 or more different antibiotics over the course of her stay. Chest tubes lots of steriods and breathing treatments. Her oxygen levels dropped and her chest was caving in as she breathed and nostrils were flaring her nails were pail and eyes were sunkin in with dark cicles under them got very cranky if you get any worse or same symtoms please go see your doctor again. If your not already in the hospital. i hope I helped but may have already known this Hope you get better soon

Answer 5

If you have asthma for a long time, your lung function is compromised.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It occurs more in the elderly and young children. Having chronic lung diseases such as asthma predisposes one to pneumonia.
Pneumonia acquired in the community is usually easily treated with an oral antibiotic. However, pneumonia acquired in the hospital setting usually requires a short stay in hospital with intravenous antibiotics.
Hope that helps.

Answer 6

Well not quite the right spelling and here it is:
pneumonia -acute inflammation of the lungs

And yes it can be serious and life threatening
and you should be seen by a doctor
right away

Answer 7

if this should happen you will be on a nebulizer(breathing machine)and more inhalers--plus steroids---

Answer 8

no, its pneumonia :)