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What Is Low Grade Viral Pneumonia?

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Posted on Tue, 20 May 2014
Question: My dr told me recently that I have low grade viral pneumonia......what exactly is that and what is the treatment? Is is contagious?

Thank you, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
treatment is supportive

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Viral pneumonia is infection of lung by viruses like influenza virus. Usually it presents as fever, running nose, chest pain, breathlessness, later on may be with sputum production.
Treatment is usually supportive with antipyretics. taking plenty of fluid is also beneficial...usually resolves within a week...

Yes, it is contagious.

best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (41 hours later)
Thank you so much......excellent response time.
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Answered by Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks and best wishes

Detailed Answer:
Thanks and best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Is Low Grade Viral Pneumonia?

Brief Answer: treatment is supportive Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Viral pneumonia is infection of lung by viruses like influenza virus. Usually it presents as fever, running nose, chest pain, breathlessness, later on may be with sputum production. Treatment is usually supportive with antipyretics. taking plenty of fluid is also beneficial...usually resolves within a week... Yes, it is contagious. best wishes