Do you feel sleepy with pneumonia?

The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:

Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue.

Does pneumonia make you sleep a lot?

As pneumonia causes fatigue and tiredness, you could be prone to sleeping more.

How long do you feel tired with pneumonia?

It may take time to recover from pneumonia. Some people feel better and are able to return to their normal routines in 1 to 2 weeks. For others, it can take a month or longer. Most people continue to feel tired for about a month.

Is drowsiness a symptom of pneumonia?

Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia

Cough with yellow, green or bloody mucus. Tiredness (fatigue). Rapid breathing. Shortness of breath.

Why do people with pneumonia feel tired?

"After severe pneumonia, lung capacity is reduced and muscles may be weak from being so ill. Significant weight loss can further contribute to weakness and other health conditions may be aggravated due to the stress placed on the body during illness.

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How does your body feel when you have pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.

How do I check myself for pneumonia?

What are the first warning signs of pneumonia?

Is bed rest needed for pneumonia?

When you have pneumonia, you'll likely need to spend at least a few days on bed rest. Some severe cases even require hospitalization. However, people with walking pneumonia sometimes don't even know they have it because the symptoms are so mild. Others may simply feel like they have a cold or other mild viral illness.

What helps pneumonia go away faster?

The typical pneumonia treatment plan consists of rest, antibiotics, and increased fluid intake. You should take it easy even if your symptoms begin to subside. Depending on the cause of pneumonia, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication instead of an antibiotic.

How do you get rid of pneumonia fatigue?

Your cough may persist for 2 to 3 weeks after you finish your course of antibiotics, and you may feel tired for even longer as your body continues to recover. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, and get plenty of rest to help your body recover.

What does a mild case of pneumonia feel like?

Chest pain when you take a deep breath. A cough that may come in violent spasms. Mild flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills. Sore throat.

What not to do when you have pneumonia?

Don't try to run back to work and infect everyone else. Rest until you feel better. Whatever you do, don't smoke, it will only make your pneumonia worse. If your pneumonia is really severe or you have another serious health problem, your doctor may recommend that you get treated in the hospital.

Can you feel OK with pneumonia?

Most people start to feel better within three to five days, but a cough from pneumonia can last weeks or months after treatment. "Recovery time will vary from person to person and will depend on whether you have other medical problems, such as asthma or COPD," says Rizzo.

What is the best antibiotic to treat pneumonia?

The first-line treatment for pneumonia in adults is macrolide antibiotics, like azithromycin or erythromycin. In children, the first-line treatment for bacterial pneumonia is typically amoxicillin.

What are the 4 stages of pneumonia recovery?

Stage 1: Congestion. Stage 2: Red hepatization. Stage 3: Grey hepatization. Stage 4: Resolution.

Does pneumonia get worse at night?

Walking pneumonia usually indicates a more mild pneumonia caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma pneumoniae. If you have walking pneumonia, your symptoms will be mild and you'll probably function normally. Walking pneumonia symptoms include: Dry cough that's persistent and typically gets worse at night.

How should I sleep if I have pneumonia?

Lie on your side with a pillow between your legs and your head elevated with pillows. Keep your back straight. Lie on your back with your head elevated and your knees bent, with a pillow under your knees.

Should you move around if you have pneumonia?

Even a short walk every day could help speed up your recovery. If you feel chest pain, shortness of breath or dizziness when you try to exercise, stop for the day. If the symptoms continue, contact your GP or call 111.

Is laying down or sitting up better for pneumonia?

Recovery also typically requires a lot of bed rest. Lying down on your back for an extended period of time can allow fluid or mucus to gather in your lungs.

When should you go to the hospital for pneumonia?

See your doctor to rule out pneumonia if shortness of breath, cough, or chest congestion also develop. Seek emergency care at a Dignity Health ER or urgent care clinic for the following symptoms: Bluish color of the lips or fingernails. Confusion or lethargy.

What hurts with pneumonia?

Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms of pneumonia. Chest pain is caused by the membranes in the lungs filling with fluid. This creates pain that can feel like a heaviness or stabbing sensation and usually worsens with coughing, breathing or laughing.

How do I know if I have pneumonia or a virus?

Often viral cases of pneumonia begin as congestion and cough with or without fever in the first few days. When a doctor listens to the lungs and finds breathing sounds are not clear on either side of the chest, a viral cause over bacterial is even more highly suspected.

What does a pneumonia cough sound like?

Bacterial pneumonia is more serious and often results in a gurgling sound when breathing and mucus or phlegm when coughing.

How do I know if I have pneumonia or bronchitis?

The big difference in symptoms involves severity. Pneumonia symptoms are usually more severe than bronchitis, and pneumonia usually looks more like a body-wide infection with a fever or chills. Both pneumonia and bronchitis can develop from bacteria or viruses that cause respiratory infections.