This is a review of experiencing pneumonia symptoms that started with chills.

I experienced symptoms of a cold that I thought was just a common cold or fatigue.

The appearance that started with chills was different, and my back, which didn't usually hurt with a cold or flu, began to ache.

After visiting a private clinic and then a secondary hospital, I was diagnosed with pneumonia and am improving with medication treatment.

Recently, I suddenly felt chills while sleeping in the early morning and woke up. The daytime temperature was gradually rising, so I was a bit surprised, but I put on the clothes nearby and wore sleep socks. The air coming out of my nose felt very cold, so I thought I had caught something. I took Tylenol and Theraflu, but there was no improvement, so I visited a private clinic and took medication for another day or two. However, I still didn't feel much better. The cough and phlegm, which are symptoms of pneumonia, worsened, so I headed to a larger secondary hospital. After blood tests and X-rays, I was diagnosed with pneumonia, and I realized that many of the symptoms I experienced were all part of pneumonia. The chills, cough, and phlegm weren't very severe, but I also had slight muscle aches and back pain, which are symptoms caused by lung problems. Personally, I have a condition affecting my bronchi, so I am very cautious and sensitive about these issues. I think I may have unknowingly worsened the illness. The most representative symptom of pneumonia is probably chills. If you catch a cold with chills that start the body ache, it’s worth considering pneumonia. Also, the cough and phlegm are much more severe than in a regular cold, and the color of the phlegm becomes darker. In my case, the phlegm turned green, possibly due to pneumonia. I’ve heard there are some differences from the flu, but I don’t know the detailed distinctions. Sometimes, I also experience back pain. To be precise, it’s not exactly the back but seems to be inside the back, like an organ. It feels like a sharp pain as if the lung or bronchus is being stabbed with a knife. If this continues, breathing becomes very difficult. I understand this is also a symptom of pneumonia. In my case, my breathing was rapid, and I felt short of breath. An essential symptom of pneumonia is muscle pain. I didn’t have much muscle pain, but I did feel a little. Currently, I am managing the illness with medication, but the most difficult part was the severe coughing while sleeping. I could hardly sleep because of it. If you experience these pneumonia symptoms, please visit a hospital immediately.