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How Long Does Recovery From Lung Infection Take?

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Posted on Thu, 18 May 2017
Question: the hospital has put me on, 3x 500mg of amoxicillin per day plus 12x 5mg of prednisolone per day plus 2x 500mg of clarythromicin per day plus ventolin inhaler . this is for a severe chest infection after an onset of hay fever and asthma attack
my question is ; how long will it take for me to start feeling any better
thankyou for my chance to ask this question
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It takes at least 4-5 days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Lung infection takes at least 4-5 days to show improvement.
Since you are already having underlying lung disease (asthma) recovery may take longer duration.
So don't worry. Take your medication timely.
You will start improving after 4-5 days.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Long Does Recovery From Lung Infection Take?

Brief Answer: It takes at least 4-5 days. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Lung infection takes at least 4-5 days to show improvement. Since you are already having underlying lung disease (asthma) recovery may take longer duration. So don't worry. Take your medication timely. You will start improving after 4-5 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.