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Pneumonia is a lung inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infection. How long it lasts depends on the age and health condition of the patient, how quickly treatment was administered and whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no simple answer. Pneumonia can be caused by chemicals, viruses and bacteria, by not breathing properly when bedridden, by immune system problems and other causes. The first thing you need to know is the cause of the person's pneumonia. When you know the cause, you can look at treatments. If a normally healthy young person has a pneumonia caused by a bacteria or germ, and if that germ is easily destroyed by ordinary antibiotics, recovery will take a few weeks. Other pneumonias are much harder to treat successfully, especially if the patient has another health problem as well. For instance, if an elderly patient is bedridden due to a stroke and they get hypostatic pneumonia (the sort you get from not breathing deeply enough) and the pneumonia is resistant to antibiotic treatment, recovery will take a lot longer. Pneumonia in premature babies is difficult too. So - no simple answer. It depends on the age and general health of the patient and what the cause of the pneumonia might be.
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∙ 12y agoFrom what I read pneumonia varies in length on time that it lasts. It can last a few days or sometimes up to a month.
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How long does it last pneumonia in dogs?
yes
How often should you have pneumonia shot?
How often do I have to take a pneumonia shot .
How long does it take to get over a reaction from pneumonia shot?
The vaccine usually takes effect in two weeks.
Why take the pneumonia shot?
cuz ur a nob
How long does a cough last emphysema?
A cough from pneumonia should only last 7-10 days after the antibotics are finished, if that long! If you are still experiencing a cough, you should check with your doctor. The pneumonia may not be gone or you might have developed a secondary respiratory infection.
How long does Vivitrol shot last for?
About 4 weeks
You had a pneumonia shot yesterday now it is swollen and red around your arm and red down your shoulder?
my arm is so sore and hurt all night from the pneumonia shot. It is swollen .
How often do you need to administer the pneumonia vaccine?
My doctor told me to get the pneumonia vaccine shot every 5 years.
Is redness and swelling of the arm after a pneumonia shot an allergic reaction or a normal side effect?
Normal side effects of the pneumonia shot is swelling and soreness at the area the shot was given. If you have concerns about an allergic reaction, you should consult your physician!
Can flu shot and pneumonia shot be taken at same time?
I did and had no problems, plus, I had 3 others with those.
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How do you protect from pneumonia?
One of the best ways to protect yourself from Pneumonia is to get a flu shot since the flu is a common cause of Pneumonia. Another way to try to protect yourself from Pneuumonia is to get vaccinated for Pneumococcal Pneumonia.
