Chest infection won't go 😔

Chest and lungs
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Hi! 

I don't normally moan! I'm usually such a positive person. It's been 2 weeks now though. I've had what started as flu-like symptoms, then a chest infection and now my glands on my throat have swollen up so much I barely recognise myself. The nurse prescribed me antibiotics and I'm halfway through the course now but I'm feeling progressively worse. 

Has anyone had a chest infection with painful, swollen glands, difficulty swallowing? I am losing hope thatnim ever going to feel better. I have an energetic 8 and a half year old little boy and I just feel absolutely useless at the moment. I've got assignments which need doing for college and I just can't seem to summon up the energy to do anything. 

Can anyone offer any advice? I've tried gargling with salt water. Nothing seems to be helping though. I'm really at my wits end. 

TIA,  Rachel. X

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Hi Ray,

I completely understand your situation as i have gone through something similar. 

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Most infections are due either to bacteria or to viruses. Pneumonia can also be caused by fungi, particularly in people whose immune systems aren’t working properly.

Pneumonia can be a mild illness or it can be something much more serious. If you are caring for seems to be recovering well from a cold or the flu and then suddenly they get worse, it could be pneumonia. The illness can be life threatening, especially in babies, young children and the elderly, so it’s important to see a doctor right away.

You Can learn more about pneumonia here https://www.quro.ai/dictionary/pneumonia/

Hope this helps!

Anson