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Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia

Im a 39 year old white female who smokes half pack or more a day for years I get pneumonia every year. I went to docs two weeks ago finished mess ive felt better but I still have fever 99.8 my body temp always 96.7 Ishmael. I never went for my x ray Bc I figured mess would help like always could it be more serious
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should first quit smoking as soon as possible.
Smoking makes lung defense weak. So chances of lung Infection are high. You are already having recurrent lung infection, so quit smoking as soon as possible.
And consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Chest x ray
2. Clinical examination of respiratory system
You might be having pneumonia at present. And same antibiotics may not work for all times.
Also discuss with your doctor about adult respiratory vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza. As these can prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections.
So first quit smoking and consult pulmonologist.
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Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should first quit smoking as soon as possible. Smoking makes lung defense weak. So chances of lung Infection are high. You are already having recurrent lung infection, so quit smoking as soon as possible. And consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Chest x ray 2. Clinical examination of respiratory system You might be having pneumonia at present. And same antibiotics may not work for all times. Also discuss with your doctor about adult respiratory vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza. As these can prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections. So first quit smoking and consult pulmonologist.