Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physician regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to pneumonia:

1. Am I at risk for pneumonia?
   
   
2. Is my child at risk for pneumonia?
   
   
3. How can I tell if my influenza has turned into pneumonia?
   
   
4. Could my pneumonia be caused by a more serious health condition?
   
   
5. Will antibiotics be effective against my pneumonia?
   
   
6. How long will it take me to recover from pneumonia? At what point will I no longer be contagious to others?
   
   
7. Are there any over-the-counter medications I can take to ease my symptoms?
   
   
8. Should I use a cough suppressant?
   
   
9. Will my pneumonia interfere with my pregnancy?
   
   
10. Should I be vaccinated against pneumonia?