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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Oct 3 2:48pm | Replies (9)

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stephanieg1, I had COVID pneumonia back in 2022 so I understand. I had COVID again 2023, no pneumonia but a chronic cough with green phlegm, asthmatic bronchitis and sinus infection. I had to do Levaquin (I can't take that one now) and a steroid taper to get rid of the infection....2 rounds to be exact.

Are you having tightness in your chest, hurting and extreme fatigue due to breathing issues? You could be starting up with pneumonia. You can have pneumonia without a lot of coughing. I feel more winded when I have pneumonia, not so much with bronchitis. Bronchitis, with me, is more of a barking type productive cough. I personally would be seen by my primary for an ordered chest x-ray or go to Urgent Care just to be on the safe side.

Also, I would continue to check 02 levels with an Oximeter. You don't won't them much lower than the high 90's. If you get into the 80's you need to seen right away. I also used a spirometer to blow into. The Oximeter & Spirometer are on Amazon and they are very reasonable.

I did not develop pneumonia with COVID the first time until about the 10th day. I can tell immediately if I have pneumonia now. I am more prone to it since having COVID.

I know that some doctors do not get overly concerned about colored phlegm, but, personally I do....especially with COVID.

I am praying for you. I tend to be overly cautious with COVID. Better to be on the safe side with lung issues. Prayers & Blessings...

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I still have a cough after covid and mild pneumonia. Covid was 4 weeks ago. I cough but no phelm. Just a dry cough.