Is it normal to experience chest pain and cough after undergoing the treatment for Pneumonia?
Patient: i am a 72 yr old man diagnosed with Pneumonia a week ago .. discharged from hospital ast Tuesday and although feeling much better still have a pain in my left chest and prolonged periods of a bubbling feeling which seems to subside after much coughing and bringing up phlegm .....I have one more days antibiotics and tablets .. please can you tell me if this is normal ...thank you Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  Yes, these kind of symptoms and feeling are normal during recovery phase of pneumonia. It's only 7 days of pneumonia. In pneumonia, usually complete recovery is seen after 2-3 weeks. So you will be alright after 1-2 weeks more. So no need to worry for these symptoms, they will definitely subside after 1-2 weeks. If you develop fever or worsening cough or chest pain even after 1-2 weeks then consult doctor and get done fresh chest x ray.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.