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What Causes Low Body Temperature While Recovering From Pneumonia?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017
Question: I am recovering from pneumonia. I am past the fever but now my temp is low 97.2. does this mean anything?
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
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Hello XXXXXXX

Your temperature is on the lower end of being within normal, but it is not concerning as long as you are not feeling excessively light headed, or having severe chills with it. Most likely it is due to decreased activity as a result of your having been ill. Typically body temperature does drop a bit with inactivity.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh

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What Causes Low Body Temperature While Recovering From Pneumonia?

Brief Answer: Information Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Your temperature is on the lower end of being within normal, but it is not concerning as long as you are not feeling excessively light headed, or having severe chills with it. Most likely it is due to decreased activity as a result of your having been ill. Typically body temperature does drop a bit with inactivity. I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.