Quix - Based on my experiences, I would also recommend talking to your doc about the pneumonia vaccine. As a child and early adult, I had pneumonia nine times. I have not had an occurrence since I got the vaccine. I would also recommend going and consulting an ENT specialist. I had a deviated septum that was contributing to my bouts of pneumonia. Seems I would get a sinus infection that would have a post nasal drip into my lungs and then pneumonia.
When I got my nose fixed via septoplasty, it DRASTICALLY reduced the sinus infections.
THANKS.
I have at least a similar nose physiology with a deviated septum in my left nostril. A high grade colloidal silver wash USUALLY deals with the sinus infection very well. I used the saline wash before that.
The Navy MDs said an operation wouldn't help much. I assume the VA would agree. I'm 70. I have to sleep on my side with my mouth pointed down to avoid chocking on my own spit in my sleep. My mother, Dad and I all seem to have had/have some problem with that sort of thing. Real easy to choke on a glass of water.
Am due for a VA check-up. Will see what the Doc says, if I remember. LOL.
Thanks for the exhortation.