What happens when you have pneumonia?

Answer 1

it is only safe if your doctor tells you it is, it might be safe for you but it wont be safe for people around you because the germs are in the air for a however long the journey is, but mostly it depends on what your doctor says, so the best thing would be to see your doctor/gp.

hope this helps :D

Answer 2

Pneumonia is suspected in anyone who has fever, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and increased number of breaths per minute. Fever with a shaking chill is even more suspicious. Many patients cough up clumps of spit. These secretions are produced in the alveoli during an infection or other inflammatory condition. They may appear streaked with pus or blood. Severe pneumonia results in the signs of oxygen deprivation. This includes blue appearance of the nail beds or lips.

Answer 3

That depends.

If you are contagious with any illness you should not fly.

While you are in an airplane getting you to medical help will be difficult and time consuming so you should never fly in any condition where rapid attention may be needed.

The plane is pressurized to 8,000 feet which is pretty thin air. Most people do not notice it because they are not active. People with low oxygen levels at baseline or significant lung disease often have problems at that altitude.

If there is clogging of the airways (mucus plugs) or other air filled cavities in the chest then the drop in pressure could create problems.

So while it is feasible that you may be safe to fly with pneumonia there are a lot of reasons why it might not be a great idea. You should probably discuss it with your doctor.

Answer 4

If you are talking about in an airplane, I wouldn't. The high altitude wouldn't be good for you in that state. Also if it is viral you take a chance of infecting outhers.

Answer 5

You get everyone else sick on the plane and make your sickness worse.