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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Pneumonia?

I just read the article on symptoms of walking pneumonia and I have many of them. Started with a heavy deep cough in the lungs last week; now it seems to be breaking up leaving me with a sore throat, digestive problems, some diarrhea, no energy. I am 72 yrs old and have CAD. Should I see my doctor?
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes you should definitely consult your doctor and and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray.
You are having following risk factors for pneumonia.
1. Old age
2. Coexisting Coronary artery disease (CAD).
And your symptoms like cough, mucus production, low energy, fever etc are suggestive of pneumonia.
Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia.
Treatment of pneumonia consists of appropriate antibiotics, anti histamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
The normal course of treatment is 7-10 days.
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Pneumonia?

Thanks for your question on HCM. Yes you should definitely consult your doctor and and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray. You are having following risk factors for pneumonia. 1. Old age 2. Coexisting Coronary artery disease (CAD). And your symptoms like cough, mucus production, low energy, fever etc are suggestive of pneumonia. Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. Treatment of pneumonia consists of appropriate antibiotics, anti histamine and anti inflammatory drugs. The normal course of treatment is 7-10 days.