HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Pneumonia Reoccur Despite Being On Levaquin And Augmentin?

default
Posted on Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Question: Had pneumonia last Thursday, Thanksgiving day. Prescribed Augmentin for 5 days. Did not work, returned to ED on 11/27 with same symptoms. Prescribed Levaquin 500mg for 7 days. Seemed to clear it up. Today, I am getting return symptoms. Raspy cough, breathless and oxygen level at 94 when it was 98 a couple of days ago. Could the pneumonia have come back?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please contact your treating doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM

As you explain the history there are two possibilities that might be happened :

1.It might be that the pneumonia might not be resolved completely given your COPD which coexists

or

2.Maybe due to the pneumonia the status of your COPD might be worsen a litlle and the treatment of copd should be strengthened.
(for example with i/v steroids and nebulizer )
If you were my patient i would do a chest X Ray and a Spirometry test to you for exploring the above.

Please discuss with your doctor for the above.

If you do the above than we can discuss again.

Regards and feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Jolanda

Pulmonologist

Practicing since :2003

Answered : 2902 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Pulmonologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Can Pneumonia Reoccur Despite Being On Levaquin And Augmentin?

Brief Answer: Please contact your treating doctor Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome in HCM As you explain the history there are two possibilities that might be happened : 1.It might be that the pneumonia might not be resolved completely given your COPD which coexists or 2.Maybe due to the pneumonia the status of your COPD might be worsen a litlle and the treatment of copd should be strengthened. (for example with i/v steroids and nebulizer ) If you were my patient i would do a chest X Ray and a Spirometry test to you for exploring the above. Please discuss with your doctor for the above. If you do the above than we can discuss again. Regards and feel free to ask me again Dr.Jolanda