After 5 weeks sick with pneumonia, I have been well for 10 days..how long until its safe for my lungs to go...

Question

...jogging again?

I feel up to it now, but don't know if I should start again yet.

What do you think?

Thanks in advance for you answers.

Answer 1

I think that you will be okay to start now, just make sure that your warmups and cool downs are elaborate and that you don't overdo it until you can judge how your body will react.
I have had numerous bouts with pneumonia in my 20s and I see pneumonia patients everyday: your body needs months to recover fully, so take it slow and allow it to heal as it should. Your fluid intake needs to increase to compensate and I'm sure that you take a really good multivitamin.
Things will be fine if you start now, just take it slow and allow time for your body to recuperate.

Answer 2

When I was in my 30s I struggled with pneumonia on and off for two years because once I got it the first time my immune system became weakened and I never took care of myself like I should have. I learned a hard lesson from that. Take good care of yourself and give your body time to heal. When you do started jogging again, go back to it slowly. All that being said, give yourself another week, and then gradually start up again. Five weeks is a long time for the body to fight an illness, and your body is still recovering from the effects of it.

Answer 3

Jennifer gives good advice. Take it slowly so you will not risk fatigue or injury and avoid being around people who are exhibiting symptoms of respiratory infection. Wash you r hands often especially after human contact.