How long does fever last with pneumonia?

Question

My father-in-law has pneumonia and his fever is quite high. We are giving him medicines, but it's been a few days. How long does a fever usually last with pneumonia? Just want to know what to expect.

Baldev Singh · Accepted Answer

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection, beta, so the fever can easily stay for 5 to 7 days even with treatment. Along with your doctor's medicines, keep sipping warm tulsi and ginger water. Avoid all cold drinks and fan wind directly on your chest.

Sunita Mohanty · Answer

Please do not ignore this or wait too long. My fever lasted for 6 days and I ignored it until my oxygen levels dropped and I had to be hospitalized. You must consult a pulmonologist and get a chest X-ray done immediately.

Aparna Kulkarni · Answer

Pneumonia fever takes time to go, haan na. Usually 4 to 5 days after starting antibiotics, it begins to drop. But the weakness is too much, ho na. Just rest completely and don't try to work.

Meera Sen · Answer

I had pneumonia last winter and my fever lasted for around 5 days after I started my treatment. It is super scary but keep drinking warm soups and take your medicines strictly on time. It does get better slowly.

Ramesh Gupta · Answer

Normally, once the doctor starts the proper antibiotics, the fever should start coming down in 3 to 4 days. Don't run after expensive organic products, just eat simple home-cooked khichdi and take full bed rest. That is what helps the body heal.

Deepika Joshi · Answer

My mother was just diagnosed with mild pneumonia and her fever has been there for 3 days now. We are quite scared. How many more days does it usually take for the temperature to become completely normal?

How long does fever last with pneumonia?

6 answers

Consult a pulmonologist

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