Streptococcus Pneumonia - Any experiences?

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Hello

Has anyone had this infection that can share their experience?

I have never had chest problems in my life then suddenly this summer I developed a horrible wheeze, it progressively got worse, coughing, tightness and feeling very unwell. I was initially given ventolin and told it’s probably hayfever. Then I had blood tests, a chest xray and a spirometry, nothing. Finally (7 weeks later) after I suggested doing a sputum test, I was diagnosed with strep pneumonia. Antibiotics & a course of steroids seemed to clear the infection but I have been struggling with a wheeze and tightness ever since!! I have tried large doses of QVAR however still needed Ventolin up to 3 times a day! I haven’t been diagnosed with Asthma just yet but the wheeze is still there. i have just been changed over to Fostair so currently getting used to that.

Does anyone know how long it will take to recover from this infection? This has been going on over 6 months, I am scared my lungs will never recover and i’ll be taking inhalers forever 😞

Thank you

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Ten or so years ago I contracted pneumonia. Things do improve but even now my recent chest X-rays still show “shadows “ that are interpreted as being residual scarring and fluid accumulation probably due to the pneumonia.

I’d strongly advise you to keep going back to your GP and ask for a chest clinic referral. The NHS is in a pickle as we all know, so if you want this resolved you’ll need to be politely persistent.