[michellemichellemichelle]

I suffered from sever pneumonia last Christmas which resulted in me being on life support for two weeks. What are the chances of me catching this again, what are possible signs I should be looking out for and is there anything I should be doing to try and prevent catching this again.

[tickle]

You would absolutely remember the signs and symptoms from last time you contracted pneumonia.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms?

There are many symptoms of pneumonia, and some of them, like a cough or a sore throat, are associated with many other common infections. Often, people get pneumonia after they've had an upper respiratory tract infection like a cold.

Symptoms of pneumonia can include:

* fever
* chills
* cough
* unusually rapid breathing
* wheezing
* difficulty breathing
* chest or abdominal pain
* loss of appetite
* exhaustion
* vomiting

The symptoms of pneumonia vary from person to person, and few people get all of them.

Preventative Measures:

Stay clean, be hygeinic, clean Your Hands: A Simple Way to Prevent Infection Preferably with a good antibacterial soap as soon as you arrive home.
It's a simple habit — one that requires minimal training and no special equipment. Yet it's one of the best ways to avoid becoming ill with an infectious disease, such as infectious pneumonia.

[J_9]

Plain and simple... get the pneumonia vaccine if you have not had one in the last 5 years.

[KISS]

That would not be fun, The pneumonia vaccine isn't a sure bet, but you should get it. The chances of getting it again is highly probable.

You do have to practice the steps necessary to avoid the common cold. They are basically easy:

1. Always breathe through your nose and not your mouth
2. Don't touch your mucous membranes with your fingers unless your hands are washed.

You should also wear personal protective equipment to protect against fumes and dust.

Think about what the circumstances were surrounding the outbreak.