Guest guest Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hi Group I just spent a night in the ER getting chest x-ray and cat scan because I was coughing up plegm-blood clumps. Doc said it is pneumonia and gave me three days worth of an antibiotic. My first question is: Does anyone know about this type of pneumonia? I did not think coughing up blood was connected with pneumonia. Second concern: Aren't I supposed to take several weeks of antibiotics to kill an infection? Third question: What can a cat scan really tell them? The only thing they found was this 'pneumonia' in my one lung lobe and I had high blood pressure when I got to the ER. Can anyone help with info who knows about this issue? The Dr in the ER did not take any time to explain anything and was not very open to questions. MOST IMPORTANTLY: What can I take in terms of alternative therapy to get my lungs and immune system stronger? I am not happy about taking the antibiotic but am scared not to because of the blood. -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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