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Suggest Treatment For Bilateral Pneumonia

I am recovering from Double Bilateral Pneumonia in hospital 3 days. I m an RT so I knew I had to use incentive spirometer and nebulizers for 2 weeks I am 2 weeks post discharge. I have to wear 02 at night only .5 to. 1 liter to keep sats above 90. During the day I occasionally need o2 I am on medical leave for 4 weeks is this going to get easier to breath soon I am resting as much as possible. I don t have much choice rather rest than feel pain I. Chest.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Pneumonia usually takes 2-3 weeks for complete recovery.
Your oxygen requirement is decreasing. This is suggestive of recovery. So you will definitely be alright after 4 weeks.
So get done repeat chest x ray to see how much pneumonia is recovered.
Chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry are vital to achieve good lung functions after pneumonia.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Bilateral Pneumonia

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Pneumonia usually takes 2-3 weeks for complete recovery. Your oxygen requirement is decreasing. This is suggestive of recovery. So you will definitely be alright after 4 weeks. So get done repeat chest x ray to see how much pneumonia is recovered. Chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry are vital to achieve good lung functions after pneumonia. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.