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Subject: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Ebbie Date: 19 Sep 14 - 03:50 PM I have a cold. A tight chest and a non-productive - but loud - cough. I am head-achy and tired. Last spring I landed in the hospital with pneumonia. It was a great surprise to me since I'd never been diagnosed with it before. Now, I'm scared. What are the chances that I'll end up with pneumonia again? What would be the symptoms? After that last bout, my doctor suggested that I get a pneumonia shot, something I didn't even know existed. I didn't get it- although I planned to get it the next time I was in the neighborhood. I suspect that at the moment a shot would not be advisable and that I should wait until I am non-symptomatic. Any ideas? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: GUEST,sciencegeek Date: 19 Sep 14 - 03:56 PM does it feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest? a call in to your doctor is your best thing... let them decide if they can see you or their backup... most offices have a back up on call. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Greg F. Date: 19 Sep 14 - 03:56 PM Yes. Go see a doctor. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Jack Campin Date: 19 Sep 14 - 03:57 PM There are many different kinds of pneumonia, ranging from viral types that leave you sick, tired and breathless for months to bacterial types that will kill you within hours. If you have a bacterial type you want to get antibiotics for it. Viral ones are not very treatable. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: GUEST,Rahere Date: 19 Sep 14 - 04:19 PM Also, once you've had it, you're a bit more susceptible, which is why they recommended that jab. Stop being macho and see the quacko. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Ebbie Date: 19 Sep 14 - 05:01 PM :) Thanks, everyone! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: gnu Date: 19 Sep 14 - 06:43 PM Ebbie... consult the reputable internet medical sites and then talk to your doc. Don't listen to anyone else. Take care. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Q (Frank Staplin) Date: 19 Sep 14 - 07:22 PM Under the Alberta health Plan, Flu shots are free and readily available. Vaccination sites are set up and we get the new revised one every year. Pneumococcal vaccine is also free in Alberta |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Janie Date: 19 Sep 14 - 09:18 PM Go see your doctor, Ebbie. Let him decide if now is the time. Also let him decide if you need to be on medication for the respiratory ailment you have now. You ain't no spring chicken and don't want to take any chances. And if now is not the time to get the vaccine, when it is the time, get it. Pneumonia kills. BTW, there is now a second pneumonia vaccine that addresses a different kind of pneumonia that is available in combination with some of this year's flu vaccines. Please take care of yourself - for the sake of many people. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Rapparee Date: 19 Sep 14 - 09:31 PM Go to the doctor. Don't make me come up there! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 19 Sep 14 - 09:38 PM Everyone should request the innoculation at age 55. The benefits last the remainder of your life. Sincerely, Gargoyle Screw HMO or Insurance coverage ... for 300USD this may be the most important investment you will make regarding long-term health benefits. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Ebbie Date: 20 Sep 14 - 04:08 AM I talked with my doctor by phone today. She said that if it would make me feel better about it I can come in, that an Xray would show whether there is lung involvement. I told her that if it weren't for the pneumonia of last spring it wouldn't occur to me to see a doctor. She said, OK. If it isn't better by Monday call and they'll get me in. In the meantime rest and drink lots of liquids. I am sloshing. :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: gnu Date: 20 Sep 14 - 05:15 AM Sloshing is good. I hope you get it sorted toot sweety! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Ebbie Date: 20 Sep 14 - 12:12 PM Still sloshin'. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: GUEST,Rahere Date: 20 Sep 14 - 02:29 PM As long as you're sloshing and not coughing you're on track. But still go see her and get those jabs, come what may, will you? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Questions re: Pneumonia From: Ebbie Date: 20 Sep 14 - 02:33 PM Thanks, Rahere. I definitely plan to get the shot(s). ASAP |
