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How Long Do Shortness Of Breath And Cough Last Post Recovery From Pneumonia?
I was diagnosed with pneumonia on june 30. I finished taking my antibiotics and cough pills. I still continue to cough sometimes gaging. Shortness of breath and wheezing, I have an inhaler, I am not coughing up anymore phlem. my doctor says to take Mucinex DM. I have finished a bottle. I also have taken robitussin cough medicine. She also sd cough cld last up to 4-6 weeks.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
Hello,
These symptoms last for 3-4 weeks. So no need to worry if fever is not there.
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Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
These symptoms last for 3-4 weeks. So no need to worry if fever is not there.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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Hello,
Usually, it lasts for 6-8 weeks. So wait for 1-2 weeks more. She will be improved. If not improving then get done CT thorax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
Usually, it lasts for 6-8 weeks. So wait for 1-2 weeks more. She will be improved. If not improving then get done CT thorax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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