I was diagnosed with pneumonia 10 days ago. After receiving an IM injection of Rocephin 1 gram, and completing a 5 day regimen of Zithromax 500mg daily, I was feeling much better. I have the usual fatigue and was back at work for the last 3 days of the previous week. Now I have a sharp pain on my left side of my chest, which only hurts when I cough or breathe deeply. Has the infection moved to frontal lobes of my lung?
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation. Chest pain on coughing is characteristic feature of pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And pneumonia is the commonest cause for pleurisy. Since you have just finished treatment of pneumonia, possibility of recurrence of pneumonia is high. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. Chest x-ray is needed to rule out new occurrence of pneumonia. If x-ray is normal then no need to worry about pneumonia. This might be muscular pain due to coughing. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don't worry, you will be alright.