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Forum Name: Pneumonia

Question: Fever & pain after pneumonia & pleurisy

tbarson - Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:03 pm

I've been on Antibiotics for 24 days since being released from the hospital for Pneumonia & Pleurisy. I still have some Fever every day (about 99. 5-99. 9) and some Chest pain (dull ache). What causes the Fever? I can't believe there's still infection after the intravenous Antibiotics at the hospital & the 24 days of oral Antibiotics. I'm female, 52, healthy & in good shape (other than this recent illness).

Dr. Safaa Mahmoud - Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:51 pm

Hello, Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs resulting from infections. Most of cases are due to bacterial pneumonias (Streptococcus pneumoniae). Patients with Pneumonia presents with: Productive Cough ( yellow, greenish, or bloody) Fever and chills Chest pain Breathing difficulty and Dyspnea Patients usually improve after a two weeks course of Antibiotics and may need to be hospitalized. If after treatment there is any chest symptoms , patients should contact their doctors to exclude any possible complication like (lung abscess), these symptoms include: -Persistent Fever -Dyspnea -Chest pain -Productive Cough I advise you to follow with your doctor for further management. Best regards.

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