My husband had pneomonia approximately 5 weeks ago.  He was hospitalized due to also having COPD.  He was released and then ended back in the hospital again due to symptoms not going away.  He was treated with steroids and antibiotics.  He is home again but still suffering from "hot sweats".  Is this normal and what causes this to continue?  He is 66 years old with only a history of COPD.  He quit smoking two months ago.
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Let me know you what was x-ray chest finding??? If pneumonia not responding to antibiotic it might be atypical pneumonia by cytoplasm or chlamydia like organism. Viral pneumonia also not antibiotic sensitive. And finally if x-ray shows fungus ball then antifungal Chat Doctor. . Here sputum culture can be done if in CBC high count not decreasing.... As you have COPD also you have uneasiness. Maintain healthy and balanced diet.... Repeat x-ray to look for resolution of consolidation... Your respiratory examination also has to be done.... Take care...