Atelactasis and chest infection??

[val4]

I'm just home from hospital, after a week on iv antibiotics for atelactasis and lung infection. I'm still on oral antibiotics (Augmentin), but just wondering when I should start feeling better. I have a paralyzed hemidiaphragm (from previous heart surgery) , which generally effects my lung capacity , and I know infection is not helping those symptoms. Anyone have any experience of atelectasis, and how long before I should get my energy back?

[val4]

Anyone😰

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

I don't know what it is, but I hope you feel better soon.

[val4]

Thanks kitten....it's partial collapse of lung , caused by lung infection. I think it happens when you take shallow breath due to pain (deep breath causes chest pain). I'm still wiped out and wondering if this is normal.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

I suspect it might be normal knowing friends with pneumonia who have taken several weeks to recover without complications. It sounds really grim. How does your lung uncollapse?

[MichaelSheensNextDW]

I hope you've been seen by the respiratory physio whilst in hospital?
It does take a good while to feel properly ok again after pneumonia.
Some good resources here www.chss.org.uk/chest-information-and-support/how-we-can-help/living-with-your-chest-condition/chest-clearance-physiotherapy/