Pneumonia is a condition caused by infection, which results in the inflammation, and the tiny air sacs inside the lungs get filled up with fluid. It is a severe condition and can be fatal. The symptoms include cough, green phlegm, fever, dyspnea, nausea, and chills. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or by aspiring saliva, food, or vomit into the lungs.
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What to do for left-sided chest pain due to pneumonia?
Query: Hello doctor, Suddenly, chest pain occurred on the left-hand side three weeks ago. The doctor diagnosed with lung infection and pneumonia. The pain spreads on the right-hand side, but it is mostly on the left-hand side. Now recovery is very slow though I am having a lot of medicines and water. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the reports(attachment removed to protect patient identity). If you have completed the antibiotic course then continue the follow-up medicines. The blood tests are normal. Comparing both the X-rays, the recent one has a lot of improvement. Definitely, ... Read Full »