
Is Pneumonia Contagious?

, but 2 days before I had a lot of endontical work done . 4 root canals. Thnx for your opinion. XXXX
Pneumonia is airborne infection.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, pneumonia can occur in healthy individuals because it is airborne infection.
Pneumonia patients when cough or sneeze or laugh or talk, they produce large droplets in the environment. These droplets are actually carrying the organism.
When any normal person inhale these droplets, he or she is getting pneumonia.
So any one can develop pneumonia if you are exposed to these infective droplets.
In your case, tooth related causes can also cause pneumonia.
Infection in teeth can cause aspiration of organisms in lung and then they can develop pneumonia.
So continue antibiotic, maintain good hydration and maintain good immunity. 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.


Since how long you are having dental problems?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, just 2 days are not enough to develop bilateral pneumonia.
You might be developing pneumonia due to your dental disease.
So please let me know
1. Since how long you are having dental problems?
2. Which dental problems you are having?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Was it infected?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes this might be the reason.
2 weeks time is sufficient enough for pneumonia today develop.
Please let me know
1. Was you dental problem having infection or septic?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Infection in the tooth is the likely cause for your pneumonia.
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Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, your pneumonia is due to infection in the teeth.
Hope I have solved your query.
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