Need HH...DP has pneumonia

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Am scared, the worst I've ever seen is "in bed with flu a few days" never something like this.

(He's at home with a pulse ox to check if it gets worse then we have to go hospital)

How very blase. My husband, in his 40s, was put into intensive care for 5 days with pneumonia and has had it twice since then. It's not nothing to worry about.

@Angels1111 blood test but he was tested in a&e. GP didn’t diagnose sepsis, just that he was in urgent needs of oxygen and IV antibiotics. Sepsis is hard to spot main symptoms are fever, low blood pressure, pale skin (sometimes blotchy), cold extremities, breathlessness, potentially disorientation but some people only have 1 or 2 symptoms

Been where you are last year.. DP got I’ll just after Xmas 2023, diagnosed with chest infection, given antibiotic, cleared a bit, got worse again, given antibiotics again, cleared a bit then came back, he went to the drs for more antibiotics and they sent him to hospital, first they checked him for sepsis, then he had an X-ray and diagnosed him with pneumonia, which they said they think he had all along. Given stronger antibiotics and steroids and finally started turning a corner. That was March 6th, so 3 long months of coughing and feeling shit.

Don’t think my extremely healthy mid 30’s husband would agree with you assessment after ending up in icu with sepsis from pneumonia.

OP in your position I would insist that he goes in (and get angry if that’s the only thing that works!) and take DC with you. I know it’s not ideal but I don’t get the impression you are willing to ask grandparents to step in and babysit and there really are bigger things at play here. If you take him and they admit him, which is likely, you can then go home with DC in the knowledge that he’s being properly looked after by medical staff.

A family friend recently got pneumonia like this and like your DH refused to go until the absolute eleventh hour and ended up very very ill. Some things really do need medical attention and don’t get better with a good nights sleep.

Pneumonia is when bacteria get deep in the lungs. You could catch the same infection but not develop pneumonia. I had pneumonia twice last year and recovered ( it takes a while). I'm sure it will be ok op.

Hi @Angels1111 I've had pneumonia 4 times (I'm 37) my last one was 2 years ago I had double pneumonia plus flu (that was possibly a strand of COVID, the hospital seemed undecided) I was in hospital for 6 days on oxygen and a nebuliser, IV antibiotics and had to have 4 weeks off work to recover plus another round of antibiotics. It was brutal but the staff were excellent and mostly I just needed rest.

It's scary to watch, my DH was really worried, but it was ok. He will really need to rest though.

Sending a hand hold xx

I had pneumonia twice last year. Had antibiotics and was back at work a few days later.

My dh (60) was hospitalised with pneumonia this time last year.
He had fluid drained off his lungs, fluid accumulated around his heart, such was the strain on it.
He was septic and on IV and oral antibiotics, at one point he was having 4 different varieties in a day.

He was extremely unwell, a year on, he still gets very tired.
It was a very worrying time.

My mil (60) died of this over Xmas but she had other ailments copd, chrones, diabetes. She was practically comatose after two days in hospital and ended up on life support. Most people however, recover well from it especially if they were healthy beforehand. Wishing him a speedy recovery

I’m just echoing the go to A&E now sentiments. If your husband is dark skinned I would not trust the readings on the pulse oximeter (I’m only a student physio and I know that). I’d want proper monitoring in hospital. It’s really not worth the risk x

Yes, you don't really "catch" pneumonia, you develop it. Not everyone who gets the same bug will go on to develop pneumonia. And once it's developed into pneumonia the original bug may no longer be contagious. So, OP is probably OK to deal with the DH, but be keeping an eye on any symptoms she may get.

I've had pneumonia, I was lucky, it was mild. I'm currently on antibiotics for a chest infection, feel totally rubbish, and hoping I don't develop it again!

My aistwrs OH turned into meningitis and he ended up in an induced coma for 2 months, i didnt want to scare you but as hes not better and not yet gone to hospital I thought it best to mention it can turn quickly. Keep a close eye OP.

You can catch viral pneumonia but usually bacterial causes more issues Providers treat bacterial pneumonia with antibiotics. Viral pneumonia causes flu-like symptoms and is more likely to resolve on its own. You usually don't need specific treatment for viral pneumonia.

Hh ...I currently have pneumonia I honestly feel like death. I'm a single mum and trying to get lo to school had been nightmare. I literally sat on kitchen floor this morning feeling like was going to pass out as apparently that's normal with low oxygen. I then have a bollocking from school about daughter being late and that they issuing me a fpn as its 6 lates and 2 full days off (my mum died ) ... its scarey but nothing lasts forever. I've just been given different antibiotics and feeling slightly better already doxicillin or something.

Positive vibes to you OP.

I really hope you're on your way to A&E!

Sending a handhold.
It must be scary for you both but remember, the vast majority of people recover with no long term effects. There is no reason why your husband wont be one of those people too.
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OP my mum is 93 and has dementia. She was admitted to hospital last year with pneumonia affecting both lungs. She received treatment in the high dependency ward - they had equipment to help her breathing and she received intravenous antibiotics. She was up and around with the help of the OT’s and was home in a couple of weeks. She was on oral antibiotics for a while after she came home but she’s made a full recovery. I’m sure your DH will too. But l’m echoing other posters - l understand the reluctance to go to A&E but if his sats have dropped below 90, at the very minimum you need advice from 111

Bless you, it is worrying. I echo everyone else's thoughts, I'd rather be sat in A&E, with my child if need be for a shitty boring night, than risk my partner becoming potentially worse and more ill.

Sorry for the lack of replies. We decided to go to ane. Grandparents on their way and then off we'll hesd. so will update later.

Sure it’ll be fine OP - it’s the right decision. Keeping my fingers crossed you won’t be kept waiting too long, and that the update will be a positive one.

Thinking of you both - I hope he's soon ok

This. Sometimes people with pneumonia need to be admitted to hospital for IV antibiotics.
Sounds like your husband is being treated at home so less serious although I fully appreciate your concern.
As your husband is young with no long
term health conditions, I'm confident he will be okay.
Sending you strength

Good decision, I'm relieved