Hello,
Pneumonia is a sever form chest infections that is diagnosed primarily by clinical picture, examination and radiological investigation of the chest (X-ray or CT).
The causative organism is defined by sputum culture and sensitivity as a wide variety of bacterial and viral organisms can cause
pneumonia. Fungal infections are more seen in immunocompromised patients.
Treatment is in the form of
antibiotic course that is usually long enough to eradicate the infection. Doses, duration and type of
antibiotic therapy is determined by the severity and the type of infection. Hospitalization is usually needed in most of the cases.
Physician usually recommend a follow up X-ray in 2-4 weeks of treatment to make sure that the lungs are clean and the patient is not at risk of complications.
Your symptoms indicate that your lung or at least the bronchi is still recovering and more cautions is needed. Avoiding cold moist air, specially sudden changes in the temperature of the surrounding environment, closed places, smoking etc is an important measure.
If you are on
antibiotics for that period of time and you do not have a colored (yellow, dark, green) sputum, it is less likely that you are still infective and people around are not at risk of catching infecting from you.
However, it is always better to follow up with your Doctor get checked properly to ensure your and your colleagues safety. He will be more aware of your condition and will advise you with the most convenient measures to avoid relapse.
Hope you find this information useful.
Please keep us updated.
Best regards.
This answer does not substitute for direct medical consultation.
Dr. Safaa Mahmoud.
MB BCh, MSc Internal Medicine. MD Medical Oncology.
PhD Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science.
