• How do you know if bronchitis turns into pneumonia?

I am a 28 year old male and I have bronchitis. How do you know if bronchitis turns into pneumonia?

2 Answers

  • Internist
  • Flushing, NY

Symptoms will get more severe. Pain moves from upper to lower areas and a feeling of drowning when laying down.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Houston, TX

Your doctor must determine this. Symptoms would include shortness of breath, and a productive cough. High fever, an abnormal chest exam, and elevated white blood cell count may be present and suggestive. Ultimately, a chest X-ray would confirm the diagnosis.

William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP

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