Recovery and Rehabilitation
•People who have no existing health conditions normally take less time to recover from pneumonia. 
•Therefore they are able to resume daily routines and normal activities in a few days. 
•Signs of recovery include the disappearance of symptoms such as fever, chest congestion becoming milder, less coughing and production of less mucus during coughs.
•Usually, symptoms such as mild cough and fatigue may persist for a little longer as the body adjusts from the effects of the infection.
•The recovery time may take much longer for those with other illnesses and individuals who required hospital care. 
•Recovery process begins by following the treatment plan to completion even when your symptoms begin to improve (Especially for bacterial pneumonia) to avoid cases of rebound pneumonia. 
•Complicated pneumonia takes a toll on a person’s lungs and may take a longer time for full recovery.

•In such instances, the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery focuses on preventing, treating and managing complications that may develop.
•While recovering from mild pneumonia, ensure to get plenty of rest, well balanced diet, take adequate amounts of fluids and gradually ease in into physical activity by starting with light tasks to help you adjust slowly and avoid excessive exertion.
•You must also monitor your body. For instance if an activity makes you fatigued or have difficulty breathing, you should stop.
•Severe cases of pneumonia which normally require hospitalization may leave the person very weak and fatigued hence the need for extra care during recovery.
•Recovery from severe pneumonia requires plenty of rest.
•You can start engaging in light activities such as light movement as you progress, adhere to medication as prescribed by the doctor, avoid exposure to air irritants and smoke, eat nutritious foods, engage in breathing exercise from time to time.
•Slowly work back your daily routine by consulting with your doctor or healthcare giver.

•Be keen on any signs of return of infection.
•If you do not show signs of improvement, your doctor may recommend more specialized pulmonary rehabilitation programs. •The program entails monitored breathing exercises, close monitoring of lung functions, regulated physical training to assist in gaining strength and endurance.