pulmonary contusion

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I was in a car accident about a week and a half ago, and got thrown against the steering wheel. I was very lucky though, just aches and pains even though the car was declared a total loss.

Now I am pretty sure I'm getting a case of pneumonia. Cough, fever, achey chest, the whole bit. I am going to go see my doc on Wednesday, and in the meantime it's Motrin, and alternating wintertime blankets with ice cold AC, and trying to do some deep breathing and coughing (ouch!)

I thought any effects from the accident would show up within 48h, and I'm just curious to see if anyone knows of issues coming up 8-9 days later. Of course I'm not beyond fishing for a little sympathy too. :saint: Thanks guys.

Specializes in ER.

Thanks guys, I AM a big whiner! I just realized this morning that if I was a patient in the hospital and did all the moaning and groaning I'm doing at home that the nurses would be ready to beat me. Luckily no one has to listen to it here.

Temp of 102 this am, major dehydration headache, and day two of antibiotics as of 1400. I should feel better by tomorrow. Meanwhile its Gatorade, trashy TV, lots of sleep, Motrin and cough syrup.

Plus, I just realized it's day three since I sent in my volunteer application. They acknowledged receiving it, but no one has followed up in any other way. Maybe they have all the people they need for right now in more local states.

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Thanks guys, I AM a big whiner! I just realized this morning that if I was a patient in the hospital and did all the moaning and groaning I'm doing at home that the nurses would be ready to beat me. Luckily no one has to listen to it here.

Temp of 102 this am, major dehydration headache, and day two of antibiotics as of 1400. I should feel better by tomorrow. Meanwhile its Gatorade, trashy TV, lots of sleep, Motrin and cough syrup.

Plus, I just realized it's day three since I sent in my volunteer application. They acknowledged receiving it, but no one has followed up in any other way. Maybe they have all the people they need for right now in more local states.

Sounds like a plan. Take care and hope your feeling better soon.

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