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Chronic Pneumonia
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Chronic Pneumonia
by scrappymomof3, Nov 19, 2002 12:00AM
I am an 36 year old female.In the last year I have had pneumonia approximately 5 times. I am concerned that the pneumonia keeps reoccuring. My last episode was Aug. 2002 in which I spent 5 days hospitalized. Yesterday I was back in the ER and was told after having yet another chest xray that I have an early pneumonia in the left lobe. I get very very ill with the pneumonia. Fever, chills, vomiting, etc. I have not seen a pulmonologist but I intend to do so. Is there a reason for a reoccurence of pneumonia in a person who has been so healthy? The common cold with me turns into pneumonia. Will I have to live on antibiotics? Thanks so much, Linda
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Dec 04, 2002 12:00AM
, Dec 04, 2002 12:00AM
A lung specialist should be helpful in finding the reason that you are having pneumonia so often. Once the cause of the pneumonia is treated, you should not have to “live on antibiotics”.
Repeated bouts of pneumonia in the same area of the lung can be due to a blockage in those airways. Pneumonia that reoccurs in different areas of the lung can be due to a lung problem or an immune problem. Pneumonia can also be a reaction to ongoing contact with an irritant.
Repeated bouts of pneumonia in the same area of the lung can be due to a blockage in those airways. Pneumonia that reoccurs in different areas of the lung can be due to a lung problem or an immune problem. Pneumonia can also be a reaction to ongoing contact with an irritant.
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