Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with pneumonia 4 days ago after second trip to dr. in 4 weeks. The first time I went Dr. said it was just a sinus infection and put me on low dose zpak, which didn't work. Went to walk in clinic Sunay very sick and short of breath. Xray revealed mild pneumonia and I also habe asthma, so I was trying to just treat the asthma at home. I'm on Levaquin, nebulizer at home, codeine cough med. After being sick 4 weeks already, and it's almost Christmas, when and how do I get any strength back. I tried walking around doing small things in the house yesterday and got so weAK and short winded, I fell slowly onto the floor. My husband helped me back to bed. How long does it take to improve? I'm 68 and a very active person when well. Appreciate any advice. From: Cateyes