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What Are The Symptoms Of Pneumonia?
Hi, i am 62 female, (115 weight, height 5'0) and have history of Parkinson Disease. I have this disease since 15 years now. For about 3 weeks, i have a little bit of saliva coming from my throats, and i also have arm and leg pain, also i am loosing a lot of weight. So i wanna make sure, if these are symptoms of Pneumonia??? Help will be appreciated.
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Hi welcome to HCM....
Just increased salivation doesn't suggest pneumonia ....
The presentation in pneumonia is in the form of.....
-chest pain
-fever
-cough
-dyspnea
For its diagnosis auscultation and chest x ray needs to be done .....
X ray will show opacity in form of consolidation or interstitial infiltrate if pneumonia there ..
Continue treatment for Parkinson disease ...
Take care ....
Advise : Physician consultation for examination....
Just increased salivation doesn't suggest pneumonia ....
The presentation in pneumonia is in the form of.....
-chest pain
-fever
-cough
-dyspnea
For its diagnosis auscultation and chest x ray needs to be done .....
X ray will show opacity in form of consolidation or interstitial infiltrate if pneumonia there ..
Continue treatment for Parkinson disease ...
Take care ....
Advise : Physician consultation for examination....
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