I was under the impression that pnuemonia is infection in one lung and double pnuemonia is infection in both lungs while walking pnuemonia is infection that goes from first one lung and then the other.
I had pnuemonia in one lung and it really run me down physically. I continued to work with a low grade fever but when the coughing spells hit, it felt as if I would cough up my boots. It took a booster shot, horse pills, elixers and inhalers to knock it out but it was tough to get rid of.
I believe you're correct.
I have had pneumonia in various forms about 6 times since I was a kid (I have asthma & resp. problems).
So, I should know all about the exact terms, but don't.
The last time I had it was about 4 years ago and it was the "walking" kind.
I got sick with a cold, which turned into bronchitis, which became pneumonia and did move to the other lung.
I also tried to stay at work but finally ended up getting so sick I was out for a week at home.
Like you, I had to endure pills, inhalers and not one but THREE different antibiotics before I shook it.
Wasn't pretty. Good think I don't smoke cigarettes.
Three years ago, I was hospitalized with pneumoniai in both lungs - doc said it was "full blown". I was filled with it and in the hospital for 7 days.
Pneumonia cough is the worst ever. It was like trying to cough up cement in my lungs.
I had started out with the flu and for 3 weeks just got sicker and sicker. By the time they admitted me to the hospital, I barely had enough strength to get to the bathroom or get something to eat.