• How long does pneumonia last?

I have pneumonia and I take antibiotics. How long does pneumonia last?

3 Answers

  • Pulmonologist
  • Little Rock, AR

It varies. Viral pneumonia (majority of pneumonias) do not treatment with antibiotics and resolve on their own in 7-10days. This is provided you are not immunocompromised.
Bacterial pneumonia need antibiotics and usually resolve in 7-10days with treatment.

  • Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
  • Winter Park, FL

Most pneumonias resolve in less than 2 weeks with antibiotics. If there was an abnormal chest x ray, that may take longer to return to normal even though you may no longer have symptoms

  • Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
  • Livingston, NJ

Practice deep breathing and don't suppress the cough, and you will get better quicker.

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