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How long does pneumonia last?

I was diagnosed with pneumonia. How long does pneumonia last?

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Normal host , immunodeficiency , prior pulmonary disease , other factors ... Who knows ?
Recovery duration from pneumonia varies on your underlying comorbidities and age. If you are young and healthy without any lung disease, you may recover as fast as 1-2 days vs. someone older with COPD or asthma who can take 3-5 days.