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How Long Does It Takes To Cure Pneumonia?

hi iam 23 years old, 5'4 height 108lbs iam taking my medical 4 working abroad then i notice that i had phenomia vs ptb i want 2 ask if possible that after tretment 4 (6months) taking medication my x-ray will be clear so i can proceed to continue applying working abroad. what should i do step to make my x-ray is clear? i never get cough@ fever, i just feel that my back was hurt when the wheather is cold @ sometimes when iam carrying heavy stuff. pls help me! i really appreciate your help.
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

You are having some congestive symptom.
In your description you have not mentioned exact cause and chest x ray finding....

First to rule out pneumonia do chest x ray.
It will show consolidation in x ray...
For that 2 week antibiotic like cefixime given....
X ray consolidation gradually resolve within month depending on severity.....

Second if you have weight loss and fever then tuberculosis suspected , sputum examination needed.
For that atleast 6 month therapy needed.

Here your respiratory physical examination with auscultation first needed to do proper work up...

If no significant cause found then it could be simply viral bronchitis like infection.
Symptomatic management needed.
Decongestive tablet like antihistaminic needed.

Take care.

Dr.Parth

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How Long Does It Takes To Cure Pneumonia?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... You are having some congestive symptom. In your description you have not mentioned exact cause and chest x ray finding.... First to rule out pneumonia do chest x ray. It will show consolidation in x ray... For that 2 week antibiotic like cefixime given.... X ray consolidation gradually resolve within month depending on severity..... Second if you have weight loss and fever then tuberculosis suspected , sputum examination needed. For that atleast 6 month therapy needed. Here your respiratory physical examination with auscultation first needed to do proper work up... If no significant cause found then it could be simply viral bronchitis like infection. Symptomatic management needed. Decongestive tablet like antihistaminic needed. Take care. Dr.Parth