SS:

Oh I'm sorry it's pneumonia. That really stinks!

Yes, we would just do it all the time. If my nephew (who at the time was being treated for cystic fibrosis) started to wheeze or anything we'd smack his back. not hard, ya know...but it would be a good job for the niece and nephews! Make it a game. And it does help, even my father-in-law would have people smack his back for 10 minutes or so everyday and it helped him keep his lungs cleared.

((((((SS))))))

Hope you start feeling better soon!
Kimberly.