What causes sharp pains in lung while on pneumonia medication?
Patient: Hi I have pneumonia and have been on a z pack for 4 days now. I also have been taking mucinex and recently was prescribed cough medicine with codine. I am having EXTREME sharp pains in my infected lung. I seem to only get them at night or when I'm about to go to bed. They aren't only when I breath but are constant. Doctor: Hi dear I can understand your concern...Noted you have pneumonia....In which lung paranchyma inflamned so pain ...But a pain is constant and somewhat severe  here mild pleural inflammation may be there and ya pleura very sensitive....So continue with antibiotic...and after resolution of consolidation pain will subside with resolving pleural inflammation.Analgesic can be taken if pain troublesome If any unusual symptom contact doc immediately.....Hope my suggestion is helpful.Dr.Parth