How is pneumonia prevented?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Practise a healthy lifestyle 2)Avoid smoking 3) Wear mask in crowded areas or when around sick people 4) Get vaccinated

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been smoking 23 cigarettes a day for a year, and I quit about a month ago. I'm really concerned about how long it will take for my lungs to start healing. Could you give me any idea about the recovery process and what to expect?

It takes around 2 weeks to three months to improve lung function.

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I'm worried I might have a chest deformity. Can you help me understand what it might be and how to find out if I actually have it? I'm thinking about getting a check-up, but I want to be sure about what I'm dealing with first.

Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view.

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I'm really concerned about my sister who's been in treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis for a bit now. Her recent x-ray showed 45% damage on her right lung and 15% on the left one. These numbers worry me, and I'm unsure if this is a serious issue. The doctors mentioned lung cavities. Does this mean shes in a risky situation? Also, shes able to sit and walk but gets tired quickly when walking for too long. Shes only 20 years old. Is there any possibility that her lungs can heal and return to their original state? I'm wondering if the damage can be reversed since she's still young.

yes there are chances it can become normal. it takes sometime after completion of treatment

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