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How can you tell if you have pneumonia?

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Coral Springs, FL
May 12
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A MGteam Member

Morning Carol i pray you are feeling better. You are right being recently diagnosed I tend to log what new symptom. I have asthma so the symptoms im familiar how lungs feel when having asthma attack. So when my lungs feel heavy i use inhaler and helps. Hang in there Carol, this too shall pass.

May 13
A MGteam Member

Hi Carol, I’m hoping you feel better. Yes it’s scary to catch any kind of infection or bad cold. I worry too, I still wear my mask at stores. Take care.

May 12
MGteam

For people with myasthenia gravis, aspiration pneumonia is a real concern — especially if you have bulbar weakness that affects chewing and swallowing. Accidentally inhaling food or liquid into the lungs can lead to this type of bacterial lung infection.

Here are the key symptoms to watch for:

- Wheezing or shortness of Show Full Answer

For people with myasthenia gravis, aspiration pneumonia is a real concern — especially if you have bulbar weakness that affects chewing and swallowing. Accidentally inhaling food or liquid into the lungs can lead to this type of bacterial lung infection.

Here are the key symptoms to watch for:

- Wheezing or shortness of breath
- Fatigue or severe tiredness
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Coughing up pus or blood
- Bad-smelling breath

If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Left untreated, pneumonia can become dangerous. To help reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia, some helpful precautions include:

- Taking small bites and chewing food thoroughly
- Drinking thickened liquids that are easier to swallow
- Sitting upright while eating
- Brushing teeth regularly to reduce bacterial growth in the mouth

Always let your doctor know if you're accidentally inhaling food or drinks — catching it early makes a big difference!

May 12
A MGteam Member

I hope you feel better soon.

May 12
A MGteam Member

Hi Kay - my chest feels a lil tight and I have phlegm at times at night so I was curious about pneumonia but I don’t seem to have most of the symptoms .

With this disease you seem to worry about every lil thing.

May 12

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