2/19/2008
It seems everyone out there has a cold right now. So how do you know if it’s more than that. More specifically, how do you know when it’s pneumonia. Well, in case you’re wondering, here are the symptoms to look for. First, you have that cough, fever, fast breathing and feeling short of breath. You may have chest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in. Fast heartbeat. Feeling very tired or feeling very weak. And maybe even nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. When you have mild symptoms, your doctor may call this "walking pneumonia." If this sounds like you, call your doctor. Otherwise, chances are you just have a cold, like the rest of us and all you can do is wait it out.
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