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How Can Pneumonia Be Treated While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hi. I m diabetic and have I have ltri or as dr said pneumonia. I ve been prescribed clrithromycin. Told to rest and drink plenty of fluids. She said if anything gets worse I should contact hospital immediately. Am I really that unwell? I feel awful and live on my own. Should I ask friend to come & stay?
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Please note that pneumonia is bad and worse or its combination with diabetes, your doctor is right. Take Proper Antibiotic as Clarithro plus good control of diabetes.

If you develop respiratory distress or vomiting or high fever or drowsiness, then visit emergency as then you should be admitted.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Shehzad Ruman's  Response
Hello,

Diabetics are more prone for pneumonia. But if it is of mild grade that is your Blood pressure is not low, no fever, no high heart rate, no increased breathing, then you can definitely manage it at home.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Shehzad Ruman
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How Can Pneumonia Be Treated While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hello, Please note that pneumonia is bad and worse or its combination with diabetes, your doctor is right. Take Proper Antibiotic as Clarithro plus good control of diabetes. If you develop respiratory distress or vomiting or high fever or drowsiness, then visit emergency as then you should be admitted. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi