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When Can I Start Smoking After Slight Case Of Pneumonia?
hi ive recently come down with a slight case of pneumonia in my right lower lung, ive been on antibiotics 3 times daily (amoxicillin 500 mg) and prednisone 20 mg twice a day, im feeling alot better besides a slight shortness of breath from time to time, how long should i wait to smoke?
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Hi welcome to HCM...
Smoking is among one of the predisposing factor for pneumonia ....
Complete the course of antibiotic and steroid .....
As a doctor I would suggest you not to smoke as your lung damaged from pneumonia ...
Atleast until full recovery of clinical symptoms and resolution of consolidation in chest x ray , smoking not done ....
Take healthy and balanced diet ....
Hope your concern solved...
Take care ....
Smoking is among one of the predisposing factor for pneumonia ....
Complete the course of antibiotic and steroid .....
As a doctor I would suggest you not to smoke as your lung damaged from pneumonia ...
Atleast until full recovery of clinical symptoms and resolution of consolidation in chest x ray , smoking not done ....
Take healthy and balanced diet ....
Hope your concern solved...
Take care ....
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