The exact recovery time for viral pneumonia varies, and the severity varies greatly depending on the type of virus. Recovery usually occurs in 1 to 2 weeks, and in severe cases it is usually greater than two weeks. Viral pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by a viral infection, mostly caused by an upper respiratory tract infection that migrates down to the lungs and can cause damage to the interstitium of the lungs. Viral pneumonia usually starts slowly and has mild symptoms. If treated aggressively, it usually resolves within 1 to 2 weeks. In the case of severe pneumonia, such as that caused by SARS virus, new coronavirus and other infections, it may lead to inflammatory damage to the lungs, dyspnea, cyanosis, and even acute respiratory distress syndrome, which may take a longer time to treat, usually more than two weeks. In short, the emergence of viral pneumonia, you should maintain a good state of mind, pay attention to rest, help the recovery of the disease.