How long would you survive if you have Pneumonia?

Answer 1

I got pnuemonia in the year 2004 when age 44. I have always had chronic asthma and thought it was a bad bronchial infection so I did not seek medical treatment immediately. I also didn't have anyone to take me to E.R. & within about 75 hours my cough sounded more like a seal's bark, real sharp, and I was extremely sleepy to the point of wanting to just curl up and enjoy this deep sleep, despite the difficulty in breathing. I was not aware that I had a high fever and really wasn't in horrible distress until about 4 1/2 days when my lungs felt heavy and the cough was severe. I was able to get a ride to the hospital the morning of the 5th day and collapsed at the door.
I stayed in the emergency room for about 8-9 hours on oxygen and a bronchodialator medication mixed with it and although I knew that it was serious, it did surprise me that I was not in the agony I'd imagined pnuemonia could be, considering that I've always had very bad asthma and a compromised immune system to fight off infections naturally.
I had had a fever of 104 degrees for 3 days, which is high, but again, I was delirious from it and the deep sleep produced hallucinatory dreams that were very pleasant. When the fever went down, I continued to sleep for about 3-4 more days very soundly and after a week then it did become very painful and laborous to deal with. I stayed in the hospital for about 9 days and demanded to be released because I knew the worst was over & the sights, sounds, smells, doctors, etc. began to bother me more than the actual pneumonia. But it was a long recovery, even though I was on strong antibiotics and staying home quietly. Probably took me a total of 3 1/2 months to begin to not feel exhausted and to be able to breathe easily. I wasn't even aware that nowadays there is a pneumonia vaccine for the elderly and people like me with respiratory disease and low immunities to prevent it. But I haven't had another pneumonia bout or vaccine so far. However, I do not ever pass up a flu shot at the start of the season--it's something that I'm prone to catching and I'd rather catch pneumonia than have the flu.
The first guy who answered was pathetic. True, pneumonia is a real life-threatening infection to the elderly and those who are battling other serious health problems. I've known people who have died from pneumonia within 2 1/2 weeks that were surviving horribly debilitating health diseases. But every one is different and I've survived extremely slim odds when my respiratory system went into real failure time and time again over the years, so although I'm the first the admit that I do have a terrible disadvantage, I also have survived when no one thought I could. I'm grateful and figure that it's a curse and a blessing and make the best of my time every week. No one knows what tomorrow holds. No one.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma usually caused in the community by streptococcus pneumoniae, however it may also be due to staphylococcus, e.coli,h.influenzae,viruses,fungi,mycoplasma... hospital acquired infection is generally due to pseudomonas or proteus, it passes through 4 stages
1. congestion
2. red hepatisation
3. grey hepatisation
4. resolution
before the advent of antibiotics, it resolved spontaneously in 3-4wks however with proper treatment it can be cured within a week... however antibiotic sensitivity is necessary due to drug resistance...

Answer 4

Having Pneumonia nowadays isn't the problem illness it was. Modern drugs usually take care of the problem. However,if your very young,or very old,or ill,then the Immune system doesn't have the strength to combat the germs, and death is very likely.It is just a case of maybe yes,maybe not.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Depends how bad it is and whether or not you receive treatment.