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How long does it take to fix pneumonia?

I was diagnosed with pneumonia. How long does it take to fix pneumonia?

2 Answers

You take medicines to treat pneumonia. Cough is a symptom that can last longer. Sometimes there is lung scarring.
Hello,
It all depends how severe the case of your pneumonia. But usually with a proper course of the antibiotics your should start getting better with the next few weeks. Full recovery can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months.