Right middle lobe pneumonia is common. It can linger on chest x-ray along with the symptoms. Sometimes the lobe just appears smaller on follow-up x-rays. Patience is required in awaiting resolution.
It may be necessary to surgically remove the lobe if:
IT's not generally used for that purpose, however an ocasional spray of albuterol, prescribed for asthma, will sometimes open the alveoli and assist in mucus drainage. You need daily sunlight (LOTS AND LOTS -two hours or more) and fresh air good air exchange in your room and exercise. Mild exercise, but lots of it. You have to get air moving through those lungs to heal. This was the circa 1910 protocol for pneumonia and TB. It has a lot to say for itself. It is not unusual to get a resistant infection and unfortunately, although we are used to "Pills" these encapsulated bacterial monsters may only be removed by surgical intervention. You aren't there yet, though. Strengthen your immune system and go outside and exercise.