Pneumonia

My cough has been getting from bad to worst on Sat. I have endless phlegm in my chest and throat, making me cough out thick yellowish sputum every few minutes.

I went to the same clinic to consult the GP last Sunday morning (in total 4 times since last Christmas). Unfortunately, the doctor for that day was a very young locum (relief doctor) and she seemed inexperienced. Though I asked for a Chest x-ray she said there is no need and simply gave me some Panadol, inflammatory tablets and cough mixture. *sigh*

My fever came on and off throughout the day and night. I decided to go to the A&E (Accident and Emergency) unit of the hospital this afternoon as I felt as if I may collapse anytime. The doctor did a chest x-ray and blood test on me. The result shows I am suffering from pneumonia and was given 5 days MC... that serious! The doctor told me that if it is not treated it may result in death. This confirmed my feeling and also as said in the article about pneumonia:

Pneumonia and influenza together are ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Pneumonia consistently accounts for the overwhelming majority of deaths between the two. In 2003, 63,241 people died of pneumonia.

I will have to go back to the hospital to see the specialist in a week's time to check if the medication works on me. If not, I might be hospitalized. I hope not. well, if you don't see me post here anymore I might be gone...