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What Causes Excessive Tiredness Despite Taking Antibiotics For Pneumonia?

Hello, On Friday, I was diagnosed with pneumonia and the chest x-ray states Minimal linear subsegmental atelectasis in the left lower lobe. I have been taking an antibiotic since Friday. I am still feeling tired and drained. Is this to be expected with minimal linear subsegmental atelectasis in the left lower lobe?
Mon, 15 May 2017
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Hey,

Minimal linear atelectasis doesn't mean pneumonia of lung, but still if you are diagnosed as pneumonia then it's ok.

And yes tiredness is expected for 4-5 days at least.
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What Causes Excessive Tiredness Despite Taking Antibiotics For Pneumonia?

Hey, Minimal linear atelectasis doesn t mean pneumonia of lung, but still if you are diagnosed as pneumonia then it s ok. And yes tiredness is expected for 4-5 days at least.