I just read the article on symptoms of walking pneumonia and I have many of them. Started with a heavy deep cough in the lungs last week; now it seems to be breaking up leaving me with a sore throat, digestive problems, some diarrhea, no energy. I am 72 yrs old and have CAD. Should I see my doctor?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes you should definitely consult your doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray. You are having the following risk factors for pneumonia. 1. Old age 2. Coexisting Coronary artery disease (CAD). And your symptoms like cough, mucus production, low energy, fever etc. are suggestive of pneumonia. Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. Treatment of pneumonia consists of appropriate antibiotics, anti histamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  The normal course of treatment is 7-10 days.